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TA B L E O F CO N T E N T S FOHBC President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 Show Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05 Conventions Director Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . 06 Welcome to Lexington: Show Co-Chairs . . . . 07 Meet Your Federation Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 Area Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 The Banquet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Seminars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Run for the Roses Bottle Competition . . . . . . 24 Raffles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Dealers and Assistants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Plan of Showroom Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Hat Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Past Federation National Shows . . . . . . . . . . 49 Honor Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Top 25 Kentucky’s Rarest Bottles . . . . . . . . . 66 Price’s Patent Texas Tonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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PR E S I D E N T ’ S M E SS AG E Ferdinand Meyer V FOHBC President

101 Crawford Street Studio 1A Houston, Texas 77002 fmeyer@fohbc.org It is now time for our midwest region to shine as this part of the country plays host to the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors 2014 National Antique Bottle Show in Lexington, Kentucky. From the moment I heard that Lexington was an option, I have been excited and committed to showcase one of my favorite cities in the country. I have been coming here for business for years and feel like I am at a second home. The horses too really help as this is my wife’s second calling. Hopefully, I can keep her at the show during our three days of exciting events.

I would like to give my deepest and sincerest thanks to FOHBC Conventions Director, Tom Phillips for his tireless and endless work in laying the groundwork for these national events. Next I would like to thank the Lexington co-chairs, Sheldon Baugh and Randee Kaiser. These three folks, along with Randee’s wife Sue, have spent countless hours working on this show. My hat is off. I also would like to thank Jamie Houdeshell for coordinating all of the wonderful seminars.

The much-anticipated auction is being conducted by Glass Works Auctions and we owe them a big thanks for orchestrating this special live and online event. We also have the Run for the Roses bottle competition. Thanks are also in order for the volunteers from our membership and our FOHBC Board in helping us round out the event and staff the Federation tables. Please make sure you drop by and say hello.

Have fun, buy and sell some bottles, catch up with your friends and make sure you enjoy this show to the fullest capacity.

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SH O W SC H E D U L E

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Fr i da y - 1 Au g u s t 2014 TIME

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8:00 am–noon 1:30 pm–2:30 pm 4:00 pm–6:30 pm 5:30 pm–6:30 pm 6:30 pm–8:00 pm 8:00 pm–11:00 pm*

FOHBC Board Meeting FOHBC General Membership Mtg Dealer Registration Cocktail Reception & Hat Contest The Banquet Run for the Roses Competition

Hyatt Jasmine Room Regency Room 1 & 2A Hyatt Lobby Hyatt Regency Ballroom Hyatt Regency Ballroom Patterson Room C & D

Sat u r da y - 2 Au g us t 2 014 7:00 am–5:00 pm 8:00 am–Noon 9:00 am–Noon Noon–1:00 pm 12:50 pm 1:00 pm–5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm–7:00 pm 7:00 pm–10:00 pm*

Dealer Registration Dealer Unloading/Display Setup Seminars Showroom Closed Show Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Dealer and Early Buyer Admittance Show Closed for the Day Auction Preview Glass Works “Thoroughbred” Auction

Lexington Center Lexington Center Patterson Rooms B & C Lexington Center Lexington Center Lexington Center Hyatt Patterson Room Hyatt Patterson Room

Sun d a y - 3 Au g u s t 2 014 7:00 am 8:00 am–9:00 am 9:00 am–3:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm

Ticket Sales Lexington Center Dealer and Early Admission Lexington Center Show General Admission Lexington Center Display Awards Lexington Center Show Shutdown

Raffle Times: Saturday (3 drawings) at 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00 pm. Sunday - Every half hour from 10:00 am until 1:30 pm. There will also be a $100 prize (show gift certificate) announced at the Banquet.

Pack-up and help clean the Exhibit Hall. We have to leave it with no trash. No Dealer Early Departure. Access to the Showroom is by name tag badge only. Everyone must wear a name tag badge to be admitted.

NO EXCEPTIONS. *Estimated completion time.

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CO NV E N T I O N S D I R E C T O R W E LCOME

Welcome to Lexington!

Founded in 1775, this historic city offers many attractions including Henry Clay’s home, Ashland, Mary Todd Lincoln’s home, located next to Lexington Center, Confederate General John Hunt Morgan’s home, Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill, and Keeneland Horse Track. The Shops at Lexington Center offer a variety of shopping opportunities and light fare dining. Try Cosi, one of my favorites!

Our host hotel, Hyatt Regency, is located adjacent to the Lexington Center. Show registration (Friday only), FOHBC membership meeting, FOHBC banquet, Bottle Hat competition, Run for the Roses competition, six seminars, and the FOHBC “Thoroughbred Auction” by Glass Works Auctions will be at the Hyatt.

The FOHBC National Show will begin on Saturday at the Lexington Center. Saturday’s activities include show registration, dealer move-in, display set-up, and dealer/early buyer set-up time. Make sure you have your badge before entering the exhibit hall.

Sunday will be our general attendance show day. Dealers from across the country and abroad will be set up with a variety of glass, pottery, advertising, and other go-withs.

Several wonderful collections will be on display. The Kentucky/Midwest Region Display will showcase great examples from several individuals’ collections.

Don’t miss Jim Bender’s educational reproduction display where he will have a presentation at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm on Sunday. Visit the Virtual Museum display and find out what exciting things are in store for our hobby! If you have a “teaser” or something you would like to get a little more information about, bring it by the glass and pottery free appraisal table. There will also be a black light available for repair detection.

Free drawings for valuable prizes will be held during the banquet, Run for the Roses competition, Saturday afternoon and Sunday show day. Be sure to hold on to your ticket!

I want to thank the show staff, FOHBC officers/directors and volunteers for the time and effort they have put into planning this show. Special thanks go out to Sheldon and Brenda Baugh, Randee and Sue Kaiser, Ferdinand Meyer, Jamie Houdeshell, Gene Bradberry, and Ed Provine.

We are thrilled you are here! Have a great weekend in Lexington!

Tom Phillips

FOHBC Conventions Director

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W E LCO M E T O LE X I N G T ON

Welcome to Lexington, Kentucky, the home of bluegrass, fast horses, and beautiful women. Oh, and the camaraderie that can only be found at a Federation national show.

Lexington is the center of the country, bottle wise. A very historical city with many amenities, such as the Mary Todd Lincoln house, Henry Clay house and the John Hunt Morgan house, many fine restaurants and two famous race tracks, Keeneland and The Red Mile. There is plenty to see and do as well as attend a world class show, which includes “The Run for the Roses” Bottle Competition, Glass Works Auctions “Thoroughbred” Bottle Auction, Awards Banquet and visiting with friends.

As co-chairman, I am truly pleased to have this show in my home state. I have enjoyed working with my co-chairman Randee and Sue Kaiser and our conventions director, Tom Phillips. I have been honored to be part of the team and we are committed to helping you enjoy the show.

Sheldon Baugh - Lexington National Show Co-Chair Dear fellow collectors, On behalf of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors, we want to welcome you to the historic city of Lexington, Kentucky and to the Federation’s 2014 National Antique Bottle Show. Whether you are here as a dealer, early buyer, volunteer, displayer or public attendee, we truly appreciate your support for this very special collecting event.

The host hotel and the convention center have rolled out the red carpet for the Federation show and that has really motivated us to bring all of you a memorable show experience. After more than a year of preparation, we now have the horses in the paddock and we are waiting for the bugler to play “Call to the Post”.

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Meet your Federation Officers at the FOHBC Table Friday 4:00 pm–5:00 pm (Randee Kaiser & Matt Lacy)

Saturday 7:00 am–8:00 am (Jim Berry), 8:00 am–9:00 am (Pam Selenak & Eric McGuire), 9:00 am–10:00 am (Matt Lacy & Jack Hewitt), 10:00 am–11:00 am (Pam Selenak & Jack Hewitt), 11:00 am–noon (Ron Hands), noon–1:00 pm (Ferdinand Meyer V), 1:00 pm–2:00 pm (Gary Beatty), 2:00 pm–3:00 pm (Jim Bender), 3:00 pm–4:00 pm (Sheldon Baugh), 4:00 pm–5:00 pm (Randee Kaiser & Jim Bender)

Sunday 7:00 am–8:00 am (Tom Phillips & Ron Hands), 8:00 am–9:00 am (Randee Kaiser & Gene Bradberry), 9:00 am–10:00 am (Bob Ferraro & Martin Van Zant), 10:00 am–11:00 am (Pam Selenak & Jamie Houdeshell), 11:00 am–noon (Sheldon Baugh & Steve Ketcham), noon–1:00 pm (Jim Bender & Dick Watson), 1:00 pm–2:00 pm (Elizabeth Meyer & Steve Ketcham), 2:00 pm–3:00 pm (Dave Maryo & Gary Beatty) *Schedule subject to change 8

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The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors presents the 2015 National Antique Bottle Show 300 tables at the Chattanooga Convention Center Exhibit Hall Host Hotel: Marriott Chattanooga at the Convention Center July 31: Banquet and the Battle of Chattanooga competition, August 1: Seminars, Dealer Set-up/Early Admission, Live Auction TBA, August 2: General Admission - $5 Fee Contact: Jack Hewitt 770-963-0220 or John Joiner 404-538-6057

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A R E A AT T R AC T I O N S Vi si tL e x.co m

We are glad you have joined us in beautiful Lexington, Kentucky for the 2014 FOHBC National Antique Bottle Show. Lexington is situated in northeastern Kentucky and was founded in 1775. Conveniently located only one hour from Louisville and Cincinnati, the city of Lexington is the perfect location for our 2014 show. We hope you will take advantage of the many sites and attractions the area has to offer during your visit. Below is a taste of what awaits you in Lexington!

Area Attractions Ashland: The Estate of Henry Clay (1777-1852). Tour the 18-room mansion of “The Great Compromiser” and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Henry Clay.

Guided tours on the hour. Tues-Sat: 10 am - 4 pm. Sundays: 1 - 4 pm. Adults: $10, Students: $5. henryclay.org. 120 Sycamore Road, Lexington, KY. (859)-266-8581.

Mary Todd Lincoln House: Tour the girlhood home (circa 1803) of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of President Abraham Lincoln. Conveniently located adjacent to Lexington Convention Center. Guided tours on the hour, 10 am - 3 pm. Closed Sundays.

Adults: $10, Children: $5. mtlhouse.org, 578 W. Main St. (859)-233-9999.

The Hunt-Morgan House: Tour the 1814 Federal-style home of Confederate General John Hunt-Morgan. The second floor of the home houses the Alexander T. Hunt Civil War Museum. Guided tours on the hour. Wed-Fri: 1 - 4 pm. Saturday: 10 am - 3 pm. Sunday: 1 - 4 pm. Closed Mon & Tues. Adults: $7, Children: $4. AAA and Senior discount available. bluegrasstrust.org. 201 N. Mill Street. (859)-253-0362.

Keeneland: Thoroughbred racetrack founded in 1936. The beautiful, park-like grounds are open to the public daily. All are welcome to visit Keeneland Library, the world’s largest informational and pictorial repositories related to thoroughbred racing.

keeneland.com. 4201 Versailles Rd. (800)-456-3412.

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill: Tour and explore the site of the Shaker religious community that was active from 1805 to 1910. Also known as “Shakertown,” the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is a National Historic Landmark and home to the Trustees Office 10

Dining Room, which features a “farm to table” dining experience (reservations recommended). Village hours: 10 am - 5 pm daily. Adults: $15, Children (12 & under): $5. shakervillageky.org, 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg, KY. (800)-734-5611.

Bourbon Trail Distilleries: Explore the rich tradition and proud history of America’s only native spirit on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail tour, featuring eight distilleries nestled among beautiful Bluegrass State scenery. Visit kybourbontrail.org for maps, hours, locations, and more.

Shops at Lexington Center Shops at Lexington Center: Rupp Arena Sports and Entertainment Properties, (859) 233-4567, learfieldsports.com, Rupp Arena Sports and Entertainment Properties, a property of Learfield Sports.

Artique: (859) 233-1774, Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sunday Hours vary, artiquegallery.com, Artique at The Shops at Lexington Center has been a downtown destination for 28 years.

Yesterdays’ Bar and Grille: (859) 231-8889, Mon - Thur: 11:00 am - 1:00 am, Fri - Sat: 11:00 - 2:30 am, Sun: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm, www.yesterdaysroom.com, Yesterdays’ is Lexington’s largest and most distinctive billiard room, bar and grille.

Kentucky Korner: (859) 231-8899, Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm, kentuckykorneronline.com, Kentucky Korner is a locally owned and operated retail store in Lexington.

Your FRAME of Mind Galleries: (859) 259-3621, Mon - Fri: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am -5:00 pm, Closed Sunday, www.yourframeofmind.biz, At Your FRAME of Mind Galleries you will find one of the largest selections of equine art, sculptures, gifts, and accessories in the Bluegrass.

Cat Couture: (859) 303-6526, Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 8:00pm, Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Kentucky’s largest Boutique exclusively showcasing women’s and children’s upscale apparel for The University of Kentucky.

Kyle’s Cards and Gifts: (859) 252-5970, Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Locally owned

by Stephen and Carol Sampson and managed by Virginia Burchett, Kyle’s Cards & Gifts proudly carries Hallmark cards and product. We feature a wide-range of gift items including Jim Shore, Willow Tree, Viva Beads, Woodwick Candle, Lolita, and Painted Ponies just to name a few.

Old Kentucky Chocolates: (859) 252-2639, Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Sunday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, www.oldkycandy.com, Kentucky’s best to you from Old Kentucky Chocolates! From the heart of the Bluegrass, rich in its traditions of fast Horses, aged Bourbon, Southern hospitality, and beautiful Thoroughbred farms, you will find Old Kentucky Chocolates.

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Parisienne: (859) 231-8122, Hours: Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Closed Sunday, parisienne410@yahoo.com, Parisienne ladies boutique opened in Lexington, Kentucky in 1987. Our customers often say that this store radiates a special style and they appreciate the unique collections of women’s wear.

The Toy Shop: (859) 455-8777, Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sunday hours vary, www.toyshopinlex.com, The Toy Shop began in The Shops at Lexington Center over 20 years ago.

Lafayette Galleries: (859) 253-1633, Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Closed Sunday, Lafayette Galleries, Inc. just celebrated 50 years in business.

Sheila Bayes Fine Jewelers: (859) 225-4043, Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Closed Sunday, www.sheliabayes.com, Shelia Bayes Fine Jewelers is known as Lexington’s Finest Jeweler. Located in the heart of historic downtown Lexington.

Straus Tobacconist: (859) 252-5142, Mon - Sat: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sunday: Closed, Straus Tobacconist has served Lexington as its premier cigar store since 1976. Established in the 1800’s, the name Straus is recognized as a leading retailer of tobacco products.

Food Court: Arby’s, Cosi, Mr. Kan’s Chinese, Subway, Sunset Strips

Host Hotel The Hyatt Regency (adjacent to Lexington Center) 401 W. High Street Lexington, KY 40507 (859)-253-1234, lexington.hyatt.com The Hyatt Regency Hotel, Lexington is a 17-story, 366-room hotel located in Lexington, Kentucky. It opened in 1977 and is 190 feet in height. The hotel is located adjacent to Rupp Arena. Contact their knowledgeable concierge to seek recommendations or book activities, dining or entertainment reservations prior to your arrival in order to make the most of your stay.

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FOHBC BANQUET

Michael R. Veach Banquet Speaker

THEY CALL HIM MR. BOURBON… For those attending our Banquet at the Hyatt Regency Keeping in mind that Kentucky is the epicenter of Bourbon production in the United States, the FOHBC is excited that the speaker for the 2014 National Antique Bottle Show Banquet in Lexington, Kentucky is “Mr. Bourbon”.

Michael R. Veach (aka Mr Bourbon) will welcome the Banquet attendees to Kentucky Bourbon country and speak on Kentucky Bourbon history. Mr. Veach is associate curator of Special Collections at the Filson Historical Society.

He is a bourbon historian and a member of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. Mr. Veach’s book is pictured on the right. He will also be conducting a book-signing event along with other Kentucky Bourbon authors on Sunday during the show.

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FOHBC SEMINARS

Six Exciting Seminars to Choose to Attend

Tom Phillips, FOHBC Conventions Director, Sheldon Baugh and Randee Kaiser, show co-chairs, and Dr. James D. Houdeshell, seminar coordinator for the 2014 FOHBC National Antique Bottle Show in Lexington, Kentucky have arranged for six seminars that will be presented by prominent collectors on various collecting topics in the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The seminars will take place on Saturday morning, August 2nd from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon. Seminars are open to any member of the Federation or person attending the show. Please try to attend!

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Mid-1800s, The Evolution of Bottles Jerry McCann 9:00 am Patterson Through Fruit Jars B The History of ACL Soda Bottles in Randee Kaiser 9:00 am Kentucky and Beyond

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Here’s to Beers Gary Beatty 10:00 am Patterson B FOHBC Virtual Museum Progress Ferdinand Meyer V 10:00 am Patterson

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The History and Evolution of the Sheldon Baugh 11:00 am Patterson Shaker Herb and Medicine Industries B

Ohio River Valley Privy Digging Jeff Mihalik 11:00 am Patterson C

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Mid-1800s, The Evolution of Bottles Through Fruit Jars Jerry McCann

Jerry McCann began collecting fruit jars in 1967, and has added a wide variety of other antique categories including 19th Century artwork to American art pottery (especially Rookwood). Jerry now has a general fruit jar collection of 2,000 pieces made from the early 1800s to mid-century 1900s. He specializes in oversize jars (those of one gallon capacity to five gallons) with more than 30 examples. He has also chaired shows in Chicago, Eastern Michigan and Muncie, Indiana for the FOHBC, 1st Chicago Bottle Club, Ball Collectors Club and Fruit Jar Collectors of the Midwest. and has been published in Antique Bottle World (1977-1984); Fruit Jar Annual (The Guide to Collecting Fruit Jars, 1996-2014) and The Standard Fruit Reference 2011. By trade, he is a teacher of Biology and Chemistry and a Attorney at Law, with an advanced degree in Federal and State Taxation. His hobbies include road bicycling, hiking, backpacking, wilderness canoeing and car camping.

This seminar will focus on the development of a bottle form that would be a useful container for the storage and preservation of food. Early wax seal forms will be displayed to supplement the talk. These forms will include examples that were made and used in the Pittsburgh District which includes the Ohio River Valley from Pittsburgh upriver to Louisville, Kentucky downriver. An effort will be made to bring in period pieces from the Lexington area. The presentation will be structured somewhat informally with an opportunity for those attending to interact with questions and comments.

The History of ACL Soda Bottles in Kentucky and Beyond Randee Kaiser

Randee Kaiser is a long-time collector of applied color labelled soda bottles from the 1930s to 1960s era. Along with his wife Susan, Randee is active in several historical organizations and both are avid bottle show supporters in the midwest.

Americans have a well-established history of enjoyment of flavored sodas or, more succinctly put, we have a sweet tooth. And, there is even a soda by that name, ‘Sweet Tooth’, 16

from Watseka, Illinois. The soda pop industry has persisted through thick and thin over the years and has continued to gain economic momentum not only in the United States but throughout the world in the form of multi-national corporations. Sometimes going unnoticed, among the more well-known, highly competitive companies, were the local “mom and pop” bottlers serving their beverage brands in smaller communities in limited catchment areas. The advent of pyroglazed or painted labels offered these bottlers the opportunity to make their product stand out and catch the consumers eye. The subject matter on painted labels depicts a vast array of cultural, historical, geographic or even humorous themes. While the subjects of some labels may have had strictly local meaning, others represented easily recognizable images. Many have surprising artistic value while others are simply more utilitarian.

Randee will present an overview of the development of the applied color label process and share information on several small bottling companies. Several rare and beautiful bottles will be displayed in addition to a power point presentation of Kentucky and horse themed labels.

Here’s to Beers Gary Beatty

Gary Beatty has been collecting bottles since 1967. He found his first bottles in a township dump and has been hooked ever since. He has been President of the Ohio Bottle Club three times, Midwest representative to the FOHBC, Second Vice-President of the FOHBC, treasure of the FOHBC twice, and is presently serving in that capacity. Gary also has written many, many stories over the years for different bottle magazines and the Ohio Swirl. Gary has researched and helped install four different individuals into the FOHBC Hall of Fame. In 1972, Gary coined the phrase ‘Bottles Are Glass with Class’ that has been used by the FOHBC, off and on, over the years. Gary and wife Betty are also Life Members of the FOHBC. Gary is a graduate with a Bachelors degree from Midwestern Baptist College, Michigan, Trinity Baptist University Toledo, and has a Doctorate of Divinity from Heritage Baptist College, Hopewell, Indiana. Gary and Betty collect square bitters, gins, schnapps, beers and anything Ohio.

Gary adds, “I have come to the conclusion that many collectors can not see the forest from the trees. By that I mean, many look right past the lowly beer bottles when thinking 17

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of collecting. They see them on tables at shows but don’t really see them, if you know what I mean.” His mission in this seminar is to show that beers are very interesting, and very enjoyable. In fact, the average collector doesn’t have a clue of the variety that beers offer. He looks forward to meeting anyone interested in this fascinating area of bottle collecting.

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The FOHBC Virtual Museum project is quite possibly the largest and most complex undertaking in our hobby’s history. Work on the Virtual Museum progresses on a number of levels such as fund-raising, design development and formation of a governing board.

The concept still can be broken down into three major areas including the 3-dimensional creation of an experiential exterior and interior building space, site or museum navigation and bottle presentation. It is the experience that we are after to allow you to see and gather information on a specific piece. The Virtual Museum will be a digital expression of what one might find in a real ‘bricks and mortar’ museum. There will be galleries, exhibitions, resources and support functions to enhance the visitor experience. The museum will contain, but not be limited to, images of subject bottles and glass, a written description of those subjects with dimensions, and if available, the history of the bottles along with an estimation of rarity. The museum will grow and be expandable. Attend the seminar to hear the latest news and see the latest designs from project designer, Ferdinand Meyer V and Steven Libbey who has joined the effort recently.

Ferdinand Meyer V, FOHBC President, is a native of Baltimore, MD and has a BFA in Fine Art and Graphic Design from the Kansas City Art Institute and School of Design.

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Ferdinand is also a principal of FMG Design (nationally recognized design firm). Ferdinand is a passionate collector of American historical glass specializing in bitters bottles, color runs and related classic figural bottles. Ferdinand is married to Elizabeth Jane Meyer and lives in Houston, Texas with their daughter and three wonderful grandchildren.

The Meyer’s are also very involved in Quarter Horses, antiques and early United States postage stamps.

Steven R. Libbey is a born and bred cheese head. While interest and fascination may wonder, Steven is Wisconsin loyal with his bottles. Steven resides in beautiful Lake Country, Waukesha, Wisconsin with the four ‘loves of his life,’ wife Draga, Elijah 7, Beau 5 and Mila 4. Much of Steven’s collection of early, rare and colored Wisconsin glass is displayed as “Spinners” on the Wisconsin, Antique & Advertising Club website.

Steven is a principal of iNET Web & Marketing, sits on a number of non-profit boards, is the founder and director of the Milwaukee Domes Art Festival, loves flowers in the yard, raises honey bees, is addicted to participating in sports of all kind including scuba diving for treasure from Wisconsin’s past.

The History and Evolution of the Shaker Herb and Medicine Industries Sheldon Baugh

Sheldon Baugh is a collector of bottles and go-withs for the many categories that he collects as well as anything that catches his eye. He proudly says that he is a ‘true collector’.

Sheldon particularly focuses on bitters, both figural and squares, from the southern states and national companies. He also specializes in Shaker bottles and paper goods from the Shaker communities.

Sheldon started collecting in 1966 after returning home from the United States Air Force.

He attended Western Kentucky University and served in the Kentucky General Assembly for 14 years. He was also licensed as a securities broker for twenty years and from 1968 on, owned an insurance agency until last year, now working part-time as an agent. Sheldon is married to his wife Brenda, having celebrated their 51st anniversary in April 2014.

The Baughs have two children and two grandchildren. Sheldon is a life member of the FOHBC and served as the Midwestern Regional Director for six years, President for four years, Director at Large, twelve years, Merchandise Director, four years, and continues to serve the Federation. He also serves as a Deacon and Sunday school teacher for the Post Oak Baptist Church and many clubs and organizations in his community.

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This seminar will focus on the history of the Shakers, their communities and their industries, with a special emphasis on their herb industry for the communities use. The Shakers made products that were intended to last a lifetime which included furniture and household items. The Shaker outgrowth also produced the medicinal industry that we know today. Sheldon became interested in the Shakers and their industries because they had a community where he lives in Logan County, Kentucky.

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Ohio River Valley Privy Digging Jeff Mihalik

Jeff Mihalik’s college education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and Master degrees in both Biology and GIS (Geographic Information Systems). He originally planned on studying archaeology in college, but after getting some formal training, decided to go in to the environmental science field, then biology, and adds “as they say, I didn’t want to make my hobby, my career.”. Jeff is originally from Beaver County, Pennsylvania (born in Sewickley, Pa.), but lived in Texas for about 15 years, then returned to Pennsylvania in 1999 to be closer to family. He is currently working as a consultant with Moody and Associates, Inc. in Houston, Pennsylvania, mainly providing ecological and technical services to his clients in the energy sector.

Jeff started bottle digging in dumps in Texas while in college (Stephen F. Austin, Nacogdoches, Texas). When he returned to Pennsylvania, he met up with Rich Ronczka who showed him how to locate privies and they became digging buddies and continue to dig for the last 15 years. Jeff also does extensive digging with the extreme Pittsburgh digging crew (as seen in many of his more recent digging articles). He has written many digging stories and other articles for both Bottles and Extras, as well as Antique Bottle & Glass Collector. Jeff has given numerous talks to local historical societies and school history clubs in Pennsylvania and Ohio and even gave a talk at an AARP meeting and one family reunion, both of which had over 100 people attending! Jeff will share stories, experiences and information on his Ohio River Valley privy digging and says that he really enjoys researching history and finding artifacts that he can relate to the individuals who used the outhouses he digs. History is the key to our future! Dig In! 20

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OFFERED FOR SALE AT LEXINGTON

Historic Antique Bottle Making Tools from Whitney Glass Works and Bottle Slug Plates from Whitall Tatum Glass Company of New Jersey See me at Tables A9 - 13

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Friday night following the Banquet

Category1: Wax Sealer Fruit Jars Category 2: Scroll Flasks Category 3: Midwestern Swirl Decanters

“Get in the race” at our Bottle Competition Event!

Bring your favorite Wax Sealer Fruit Jar (to include mold blown as well as free blown jars in any size), Scroll Flask (to include all sizes of flasks), and Midwestern Swirl Decanter (to include swirled, broken-swirled, and vertically ribbed bottles in all forms) to the Hyatt Regency Lexington, (Convention Host Hotel), Friday, August 1. The competition will be held immediately following the FOHBC Banquet, (Hyatt Hotel), at 8:00 pm. Gift certificates will be awarded to the top 3 entries of each category, (Win, Place and Show). Competition is open to all! Security will be provided.

This time we will be video taping the bottles via broadcast camera, projected on to a 144” screen using an Optima EH501 projector. All bottles will be illuminated by 3 LED Video lights with a white background.” We thank Pennsylvania collector, Chip Cable for stepping up and volunteering to help us out in this area!

This is going to be so much easier to see!

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There will be a free drawing for a quart scroll flask at the Run for the Roses competition on Friday night, August 1st. Attendees will receive a ticket when they enter the room. The drawing will be held at the end of the competition. The winner must be present.

FOHBC Show Dealers/Assistants, Displayers, Early Buyers, Members, Banquet Attendees, Volunteers, and Entry Owners are eligible to attend and enter this event.

We now have the bottles in the paddock and we are waiting for the bugler to play “Call to the Post�.

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Large Collection of Eye Baths for Sale Many to choose from such as: Glass, Porcelain, Plastic, Aluminum, Silver, & Rubber.

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Fruit Jars, Frank Tea & Spice (Jumbo Peanut Butter) Success to the FOHBC and the 2014 National Antique Bottle Show

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L E X I N G T O N N AT I O N A L R A FF LES

A $5 thousand dollar donation has been given to the FOHBC Lexington National Show

by Jeff Wichmann (American Bottle Auctions) to greatly supplement a series of raffles during the show. The FOHBC thanks this well known west coast auctioneer and bottle giant for this generous gift. This donation plus another $500 anonymous donation will be used to have raffles on Saturday for the early buyers and dealers, and prizes throughout the day on Sunday. Vouchers will be given to the lucky winners to be spent at the show or the auction only. Raffle Times: Saturday (3 drawings) at 2, 3 and 4:00 pm. Sunday: Every half hour from 10:00 am until 1:30 pm. There will also be a $100 prize (show gift certificate) announced at the Banquet.

FOHBC officers, show chairpersons, and their spouses/partners or children are not eligible for the raffles. Any consultants to the FOHBC are also not eligible. Only one win per person.

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L E X I N G T O N N AT I O N A L D I SP L AY S

Jim Bender will conduct two live presentations on reproductions of historic bottles on Sunday, August 3 at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm at the FOHBC Lexington National Show. He will demonstrate how to identify these facsimiles and discuss what makes them an interesting collectable category. Presentations will be held at his display inside the exhibit hall.

Displays at the Lexington National

Arthur Besinger & Sharon Reisman - Baby Bottles Gene Bradberry - Tennessee Cola Dennis Smith - Celery Cola Dale Murschell - End of Day Glass Whimsies Tom Lines & Steve Holland - Schafer & Vater Giveaway Bottles, Flasks, & Decanters Blue & White Glaze Only Jim Hubbard - Kentucky Pocket Flasks Tom Sproat - 19th Century Glassmaking Tools Bruce Wood & Ron Dadiras - Pharmacy Bottles David Berry - Strap Side Half Pints Tom Phillips - Price’s Patent Texas Tonic Ron Hands - Early American Wax Sealers Midwest and Kentucky Feature Bottle Display (Collective Effort) Dick Watson - FOHBC History Jim Bender - Reproduction Bottles Ferdinand Meyer V & Steven Libbey - Virtual Museum Filming Please VOTE for your favorite display! “Best in Show” and “Most Educational” award plaques will be given. Announcement of winners on Sunday, 3 August at 2:00 pm.

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D E A L E R S & A SS I S TA N T S Dealers & Assistant Location Table Dealers are listed in alphabetical order by the primary dealer’s last name. List may not be complete due to late table assignments after the printing of this program.

Theo Adams - Tom Feltman Granite City IL I 10 Tim Adams - Vern Husetter N. Wilkesboro NC B 22 Bruce Adwell - Tom Leveille Rockville VA C 16 John Apple Sidney OH G4 Ron & Carol Ashby Blackwell OK A 18, 19 Rick & Berny Baldwin Brunswick OH M1 Mary Ballentine Springfield OH M3 Hubert & Mary Barb Charlottesville VA J 17 John & Margie Bartley North Hampton OH M2 Gary Beatty North Port FL N1 Jim Bender - Linda Sheppard Sprakers NY J 22, 23 Dick Bere Cincinnati OH A 22 David & Patty Berry Fishers IN J 10 Jim & Val Berry St. Johnsville NY J 21 Arthur Besinger - Sharon Reisman Zephyrhills FL C 1, 24 Tony & Sandy Bilich Metairie LA C 12 Alan Blakeman - Lynn Everard S. Yorkshire U K G 24 Gene Bradberry Bartlett TN A 16, 17 Chip Brewer -Tommy Schimpf Charleston SC B 21 Bill & Carolyn Brugmann Covington LA C 23 Ken & John Bryson Zanesville OH N 13 Rufus Buie Rison AR B 24 Chip Cable - Tom Masiarik Canonsburg PA C9 Cliff Campbell - Jim Hubbard Versailles KY G8 James Campiglia - Stephanie Doligale Bozeman MT C 20 Larry Childers - Bobbie Biggs Ozark AR B1 Richard D & Stacy Collins Clarksville TN C7 Peter & Judy Colman Round Lake IL I 18,19, 20 Cheryl Comans - Glenda Pollan Cleveland MS C 13 John & Lori Connor Arcola IL A 14

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Dan Corker - Bo Trimble John & Sharon Crary Jeff & Jackie Cress Matt Dempsey Perry & Pat Driver Louis & John Fifer Ralph & Janet Finch Johnnie & Linda Fletcher Jud & Karen Fults Jack & Debbie Garrett Russ Gehring Ed & Kathy Gray James & Janice Hagenbuch Jim & Jodi Hall Bill Ham - Jerry McCann Joe Hardin - Shari Rolston Edward & Veronika Hartsell Tom Haunton Dennis Hendrix - Steve Lott George & Edee Hermens Jack & Jim Hewitt Tom & Mabel Hicks Robert Hinely & Molly Jumper Jamie & Jim Houdeshell Ralph & Garnella Howell David & Jo Jackson Becky Jenkins - Greg Chrisman John & Wanda Joiner Terry Jones Jay & Mary Kasper David & Sharon Keith Steve Keith - George Hasty Steve Ketcham - Chris Sadar Adam & Phyllis Koch Kim & Mary Kokles Matt & Elizabeth Lacy Tom & Susan Lines

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Mechanicsville, Afton VA C 10 Canton NY G 18, 19 Edwardsville IL C 18 Collierville TN B 16, 17 Live Oak FL G 5, 6 Brunswick OH G 14 Farmington Hills MI C 17 Mustang OK C 14 Lakeview OH D5 Carthage MO C2 Hutchinson KS B4 Du Bois PA H 20, 21 East Greenville PA B 10, 11 Gurnee IL H 22, 23, 24 Lakeport CA, Chicago IL B9 New Vienna OH N4 Winchester KY J7 Wilmington MA C 3-4 Denmark SC I 7, 8 Griggsville IL I6 Lawrenceville GA H 16 Eatonton GA J 14, 15 Newnan GA A4 Haskins OH N 2, 3 Edgemoore SC B 23 Greensboro NC H3 Woodstock VA J 16 Newnan GA H 14, 15 Lebanon OH C8 Victoria TX A 5, 6 Canton OH J 3, 4 Lebanon KY I 22, 23 Edina MN N 5, 6 Akron OH H6 Garland TX J 1, 2, 24 Austinburg OH A3 Birmingham AL I2 35

Dealers & Assistant Location Table Mike Malanowski - Jim Burns Lewis & Lisa Mallory Sonny & Melody Mallory Peter & Trish Manfredi Larry Marshall Vince & Joanne Martonis Dean Marvel David Maryo - Chuck Gildea Michael & Marcia Matey Mike & Karen McJunkin Jerry A. McKinley - Dennis Hedges Terry & Pat McMurray Jim & Robin Meehan Ferdinand & Elizabeth Meyer V Jeff Mihalik - Gail Dwyer Bill Mitchell - Mike Seeliger Jerry & Kelli Moffitt Dale & Susan Murschell Elmer Ogg - Carl Malik David & Charles Olson John Pastor - Liz Maxbauer Michael & Leanne Peace Jerry & Imogene Phelps Tom & Kendall Phillips Kathy Piersma - Linda Czarnik David Potter Ed Provine Don & Sarah Ramsey Chuck & Stan Rash Lanson Recknor Jerry & Sharon Richie Marvin & Carol Ridgeway Brian Riecker Larry & Kathy Rivera Chris Rowell - Bruce Curtis Jesse Sailer - Randy Root JoAnn Sapp - Paul Conner 36

Albion NY H 18 Martinsville IN G 23 Martinsville IN G 22 South Glastonbury CT B 5, 6 St. Augustine FL J5 Gerry NY C 21 Conway AR B2 Victorville CA C 22 Mexico MO A 20 Hutchinson KS B3 Shelbyville KY J 11, 12 Kirkwood NY B 13, 14 Otisville MI D 7, 8 Houston TX A2 Canonsburg PA B 19 Stevens Point, Brooklyn WI N7 Louisville KY H 13 Springfield WV H1 Norton Shores MI A 21 Carver MA H 10,11,12 New Hudson MI G 9,10,11,12,13 Collierville TN A 15 Mt. Eden KY B 15 Memphis TN A 9,10,11,12,13 Grandville MI I 3, 4 Cheektowaga NY J6 Millington TN A8 Knoxville TN I 11-12 Lincolnton NC D6 Central City NE J 13 Lexington KY G7 Decatur IL I 17 Oklahoma City OK N 16 Fremont CA I5 Baltimore MD C 15 East Greenville PA B 12 Deltona FL N 9,10,11,12

Dealers & Assistant Location Table Bruce & Trisha Schad Tim Schweighart - Mike Bryant Michael & Linda Shinkle Larry & Linda Shope David Sidelinger - Corlynn Boehler Bill & Doug Simms Dennis Smith Phil & Joan Smith David & Lisa Sturm Michael Summitt Jr. & Sr. Ed & Connie Tardy Jerry Tebbano - Orrville Seals Anthony & Phillip Townsend Rich & Kathy Tucker Paul & Dorothy Tutko Ralph & Hunter Van Brocklin Jon & Joy Vander Schouw Paul & Pat Van Vactor Robert & Freda Varner Larry Veneziano/Ed Batts Marty & Carol Vollmer Mark & Andrew Vuono Brian & Pat Wade

Carrollton MS J 18 Solana Beach CA C 19 Indianapolis IN G 21 Sand Springs OK B 7, 8 Corry PA G 16, 17 Salisbury MD I 14, 15 Buffalo NY H2 Union KY A 23, 24 Palatine IL N 14, 15 Park Hills KY J8 Roland AR C 11 Aurora, Jackson Twp OH D 1, 2, 3, 4 Midlothian VA H9 Newport Beach CA B 20 Danvers MA G 2, 3 Johnson City TN I 13 Bradenton FL I9 Louisville KY I 1, 24 Catlin IL H 7, 8 West Chicago IL H 19 Lexington SC H4 Stamford CT N8 Huntington Station NY C5

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Hat Judging Contest

Wear or bring your grandest or funniest Kentucky or bottle-themed hat to the Banquet Cocktail Reception on Friday, August 1st, from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom. Winner will be judged and selected by a Federation representative. An aqua mid-western decanter (pictured at inset) will be awarded to the winner and announced at the Banquet.

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FOHBC HALL OF FAME In 1980, the Federation of Historical Bottle Clubs, in conjunction with its subsidiary, the National Bottle Museum, created the bottle collector’s Hall of Fame.

Nomination and induction into the Hall of Fame is based on major contributions to the bottle collecting hobby, which had significant impact and enduring quality.

Descriptions of activities and achievements are gathered by the nominator(s).

Distinguished services to the hobby are noted and documented. Successful candidates are then officially inducted into the Hall of Fame. All documentation is bound and appropriately filed in the FOHBC’s archives.

The following pages summarize the accomplishments of these honored collectors.

1981 - Helen McKearin

In recognition for her outstanding literary achievements in the field if research and writing, resulting in the publication of comprehensive reference books and periodicals on the subject of American glass and bottles. She co-authored American Glass with her father, George S. McKearin.

1983 - Charles Gardner

Known as the “Father of Modern Day Bottle Collecting,” he was the link between past greats in the hobby such as Stephen Van Rensselaer and George and Helen McKearin. He was a master collector for 45 years, stimulating the hobby’s growth to what it has become today - a vibrant collecting field filled with camaraderie and adventures.

1985 - Edmund R. & Jayne Blaske

Dedicated collectors and researchers in the field of historical flasks. Teachers of many young and new collectors, the Blaskes were popular banquet speakers, as well as active supporters of many local clubs, the Federation of Historical Bottle Clubs (now Collectors) and the National Bottle Museum in Ballston Spa, N.Y. 1985 - John C. Tibbitts

Founder and first president of the first U.S. bottle club, the Antique Bottle Collectors Association of California. It eventually had a national membership of more than 250 persons representing 23 states and was the model for the formation of many others. He was the first to edit a club newsletter. It was called The Pontil.

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1985 - Harry Hall White

A great bottle archaeologist, his excavations of glass houses and research of public libraries produced sound data that was used by authors such as Kenneth Wilson and George McKearin in writing books that enriched the knowledge of glass collectors.

“Harry Hall White is the outstanding pioneer in this field of research and investigation,” McKearin wrote in American Glass, published in 1941. In November of 1926, his story on Early Pittsburgh Glass-Houses was featured in the magazine Antiques to which he was a frequent contributor for more than two decades. He was born in 1884 and died in Shelbyville, Ind., at the age of 60 in April 1944. He was buried in Cleveland, Ohio.

1987 - Paul L. Ballentine

A collector who became an authority on Midwestern glass, he was a noted author, speaker, collector, club founder, educator and friend. He will be remembered by members of a hobby that he promoted, preserved, advanced and loved. He was ably and lovingly supported by his wife, Mary.

1987 - Dr. Cecil Munsey, Ph.D

A bottle collecting pioneer noted for significant contributions to the organized hobby, not the least of which was his 1970 book, An Illustrated Guide to Collecting Bottles. He also authored The Illustrated Guide to the Collecting of Coca-Cola. He is a skilled researcher, writer and editor.

1988 - Bernard C. Puckhaber

He helped popularize the collecting of “Saratoga-type” mineral water bottles by writing and publishing a book, Saratogas in 1977. He helped further the educational aims of the Federation of Historical Bottle Clubs (now Collectors) and was instrumental in establishing the National Bottle Museum in Ballston Spa, N.Y. 1989 - George S. McKearin

His commitment to bottle collecting resulted in extensive research and development of two major books with daughter Helen - American Glass and Two Hundred Years of American Blown Glass. He spoke extensively throughout the United States and Europe and was consulted by major museums, collectors and auction houses. His unequaled early glass collection sold at auction in 1931-32, being dispersed in collections across the U.S. His figural (historical) flask identification chart remains the singular means of describing each specimen.

1990 - Jean Matthews Garrison

She lived the FOHBC slogan: “The Federation of Historical Bottle Clubs (now Collectors) strive to promote, foster and encourage all activities toward the betterment of bottle collecting.” She became national chairman of the Federation in 1980 and served as public relations chairman for eight years. A life member of the Federation, Jean was active in no fewer than seven bottle clubs. Sam Fuss, in 1990 the Northeast Region chairman (now called director) said in nominating her to the FOHBC Hall of Fame, “She was like an auto sparkplug getting things started and finding proper people to finish the job. . .a vote for Jean is a vote for America, motherhood and apple pie!” She did not live to enjoy her hobby’s ultimate honor, passing away in her sleep at Walter Reed Army Hospital on March 16, 1990.

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1992 - Dr. George Herron

He became a member of the original bottle club (in Sacramento, Calif.) in 1965 and two years later, “Doc” and his wife, Ruth, were among the original charter members of the Iowa Antique Bottleers established in 1967. He retained membership and leadership in that group and the hobby until his death. He began a regular column in Old Bottle Magazine called “Herron’s Hunches” in July of 1989.

1993 - Stephen “Peck” Markota

The Federation’s first honorary director, Peck and his wife, Audie, dug, cleaned and collected bottles and researched, wrote and taught others about them. He helped found the Federation and later the Markotas published a book called Western Blobtop Sodas.

1993 - Verna L. Wagner

Her tireless efforts in organizing the first national bottle show - the 1976 EXPO in St. Louis - set a standard of excellence. She was an officer and ambassador, in person and in print, for her local club and Federation and guided its growth, made lots of friends, and loved every minute of it.

1994 - Harold G. “Hal” Wagner

His vision and chairmanship of the first national show gave lasting strength to the Federation and hobby. The Federation was not financially able to follow through on his suggestion to hold a national show in St. Louis during the nation’s Bicentennial Celebration in 1976. He volunteered to use his own money, to be reimbursed after show profits were collected. It was the crowning achievement in his three decades of local and national leadership.

1995 - Alice Creswick

She took up the formidable task of documenting fruit jars and authoring The Red Book of Fruit Jars, among other publications, for a quarter of a century. She authored six editions of the Collector’s Guide to Old Fruit Jars, more commonly known as the Red Book, bringing to light more than 3,000 varieties of fruit jars.

1995 - John C. Fountain

A bottle collecting pioneer, he operated the first bottle shop (in Sacramento, Calif.), was the first bottle wholesaler, wrote articles and co-authored three books about bottles. He also published the National Bottle Gazette, one of the first publications geared to the hobby. He always saw to it that a full page was available for Federation use - free of charge.

1996 - Carlyn Ring

Early collector and historian who amassed what was believed to be the most complete bitters collection, she wrote For Bitters Only, which became the primary reference of bitters bottle collecting. She later collaborated with California collector Bill Ham in publishing the massive Bitters Bottles book.

1997 - Doc Ford

Considered one of the chief ambassadors of the bottle hobby, for 30 years he traveled the country supporting shows and displaying his collections, making many friends in and for the hobby.

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1997 - Richard “Dick” Watson

Author of the first major book on bitters collecting, Bitters Bottles (1965), setting a standard for all the bottle books that followed, and later published a supplement to the book (1968). His service to the Federation came at a time when leadership was greatly needed.

He and his wife, Elma, amassed outstanding collections of bitters and Saratoga waters.

He currently serves as the Federation historian and is a member of the board of directors.

1998 - Dr. Burton Spiller

Giving lectures and writing articles, putting on programs and sharing his vast knowledge, he has tirelessly worked to promote our hobby.

1999 - Howard Dean

His literary contributions and work with the Federation, the National Bottle Museum and bottle clubs have made a lasting and enduring impact on the hobby. His activities continued even into his 90s.

2002 - John Eatwell

One of the giants of the hobby, he was the Federation’s first chairman (now called president), designed the organization’s first logo, and was the first to suggest the possibility of holding a national show. He was an active member of the Antique Bottle Collectors of Colorado since 1967, serving as its president. He was famous for his collection of Pike’s Peak flasks and co-authored (with David K. Clint III) the comprehensive and beautifully illustrated landmark book, Pike’s Peak Gold, in 2000.

2002 - Bob Ferraro

President of the Federation from 1977-79, he has been a collector since the mid-1950s.

He co-authored (with first wife Pat) The Past in Glass (1963) and A Bottle Collector’s Book (1964). He continues to serve the Federation (first vice president, 2008-14) while building collections of figural bitters, Eastern whiskeys and Nevada bottles.

2002 - Elma Watson

The perfect helpmate to husband and Hall of Famer Dick, she was an important leader in the Federation, serving as treasurer for many years. Co-chair of the 1994 National Show in Cherry Hill, N.J., she helped establish and arrange bottle exhibits at the Wheaton Museum and assisted with the establishment of the National Bottle Museum in Ballston Spa, N.Y. She was an important contributor to her husband’s books - Bitters Bottles (1965) and Supplement to Bitters Bottles (1968).

2003 - Norm & Junne Barnett

Early Federation members, the Barnetts specialized in fruit jars. In 1972, Norm joined Roger Emory of Hagerstown, Ind., to organize the Midwest Antique Fruit Jar and Bottle Club. Norm served as president for all but 10 years of its existence and was show chairman at the same time. Junne served as club newsletter editor for 30 years, retiring in 2006. She did the program books for the FOHBC 25th anniversary show in Cherry Hill, N.J. (1994) and Nashville, Tenn., Expo (1996).

2007 - Bill Ham

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with Carlyn Ring to produce the massive Bitters Bottles, as well as the Bitters Bottles Supplement. He also contributed to the revised Whiskey Bottles of the Old West. He is always willing to share his vast knowledge and has given many talks on his favorite subject to various organizations.

2008 - Betty Zumwalt

She researched and co-wrote Spirits Bottles of the Old West with her first husband, Bill Wilson. They later published Western Bitters and 19th Century Medicine in Glass (1971).

She was an active member of the first bottle club - the ABCA of California. She was instrumental, with Bill and Dick Hansen, in drawing up the first draft of the Federation bylaws. After parting with Bill, she researched and published Ketchup-Pickles-Sauces, 19th Century Food in Glass (1980). It is sure to become the standard for this division of bottle collecting.

2008 - Tom Caniff

Since 1995, he has authored The Label Space (complemented by the photographic skills of wife Deena) in Antique Bottle & Glass Collector. From 1999, he’s authored Fruit Jar Rambles in the same magazine. He entered the bottle collecting world in 1975, became active in Midwest collecting circles and served a term as president of the Jefferson County Antique Bottle Club in Steubenville, Ohio. He served a two-year term as co-editor of the Federation newsletter (1978-80), was the Northeast Region newsletter editor from 1981-83 and served as editor of the Federation’s annual newsletter contest in 1995. He was vice president and president of the national Jelly Jammers between 1990-93. He is the recognized authority on the various Flaccus family companies and their food-packing competitors along the Ohio River.

2008 - Junior Carl Sturm

Completing his 19th straight year as a member of the FOHBC board of directors and his third term as president of the organization, Carl has freely given his time and himself for the betterment of the hobby and fellow collectors on a local and national scale. He became editor of The Federation Glassworks newsletter in 1988 and played a key role in the acquisition of Bottles and Extras, the magazine having been privately published by Scott Grandstaff and Kitty Roach, who gave it to the FOHBC as a gift. Carl’s favorites among his own collections are cures, half-pint pictorial flasks, black glass and tobacco tags.

2008 - Jim Hagenbuch

After an accidental start (through marble collecting) landed him into the bottle collecting hobby in the early 1970s, Jim Hagenbuch has become an authority on such diverse collectibles as pottery pigs and historical flasks. After the Firestone Tire and Rubber Plant at which he worked 14 years closed its doors, he became a full-time bottle dealer to earn a living for himself, his wife, Janice, and daughter Jessica. After Old Bottle Magazine and another publication went out of business in 1983, he decided to publish Antique Bottle & Glass Collector and the first issue came out in May 1984. It was an instant hit with collectors, and has become a forum for topics relating to bottles around the world. In 1986, he started Glass Works Auctions, selling reasonably priced, high-quality, full-color catalogues so potential buyers could see what they were bidding on, at the same time giving collectors options to obtain bottles not often seen. His catalogues have become collectors’ items.

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2009 - Johnnie Fletcher

A founder and several times president of the Oklahoma Territory Bottle & Relic Club, Johnnie has served as editor of Oklahoma Territory News since the club was founded in 1987. In 1991, he published Oklahoma Drug Stores; in1994, he published the first edition of his Kansas Bottles 1854-1915; in 2006, he published the second edition of Oklahoma Bottles, and is working on a St. Joseph, Mo., bottle reference book. He won FOHBC awards for best newsletter and best story in 2003. He was nominated for inclusion on the Federation Honor Roll, but board members voted him Hall of Fame status instead because of his important contributions to the hobby.

2011 - Bill Baab

A collector of antique bottles since 1969, Bill joined the Federation in 1996 and a few years later volunteered to become Southern Region editor when Mary Jane Ferguson was forced to resign because of illness. His goal was to improve the quality of FOHBC club newsletters by urging more historical research. His regional reports were designed to contain news of interest to all bottle collectors, leaving out items of interest only to member clubs. He updated the FOHBC Hall of Fame and Honor Roll lists. He also collected information to be used in sketches of the FOHBC presidents. His suggestion that errors of fact in stories published in Bottles and Extras be corrected in the following issue, thus raising the Federation’s credibility with members, was adopted. He also designed a stylebook for regional editors, following guidelines in The Associated Press Stylebook. Bill proof-reads all stories and President’s Messages carried in Bottles and Extras. He also proof-reads copy in Antique Bottle & Glass Collector, the National Fishing Lure Collectors Club Gazette, and Ralph Finch’s target ball newsletter On Target! In 2009, he inaugurated a series of state-by-state bottle collecting histories which continue today. He resigned as Southern Region editor in mid 2011. Bill was given President’s Awards from Ralph Van Brocklin (2004) and John Pastor (2006). Bill and his wife, Bea, self-published four books on Augusta bottles. He retired as outdoor editor and sports writer from The Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle in 2000 after 36 years. He still edits the newspaper’s Friday fishing page each week.

2012 - Jack Sullivan

Author of an incredible number of bottle-and pottery-related stories, Jack Sullivan’s name has been a familiar one to collectors for many years. He has written extensively for collector publications in the U.S., England, Australia and Canada. A resident of Alexandria, Va., since 1965, he writes frequently for Bottles and Extras, the Ohio Bottle Club’s Ohio Swirl newsletter and the Potomac Pontil, the online publication of the Potomac Bottle Club. He is a member of both clubs. He also has written three self-published books on whiskey containers and other collectibles. Jack also maintains two online blogs devoted to aspects of collecting and history - “Bottles, Booze and Back Stories,” and “Those Pre-Prohibition Whiskey Men.” His collecting interests include glass and ceramic whiskey containers, whiskey collectibles, breweriana, hillbilly items and paperweights. Jack holds B.A. (1957) and M.A. (1960) degrees in journalism from Marquette and a PhD in international relations from American University (1969). He is married (for 51 years in 2014) to Paula Boyer Sullivan and is the father of two sons, John, an icthyologist at Cornell University, and Brian, an entomologist with the U.S. Forest Service in Louisiana.

2012 - Warren Friedrich

He was born in Southern California in 1954, the son of a World War II barnstormer and his University of Southern California-educated wife. Seeking a better environment 47

for their only child, they set their sights on Nevada City, a tiny rural community in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and put down roots. While his parents worked, young Warren began to explore the area, spending his days miles from home, digging up artifacts. While his friends were spending hot summer afternoons in the coolness of a movie theater, Warren was picking his way through dark tunnels of long-abandoned mines. As he grew into adulthood, Warren continued to seriously collect bottles, amassing a modest collection of western bitters. He began traveling to bottle shows, meeting many like-minded people. He joined the local Mother Lode Antique Bottle Club, then the Federation, and in 1993 co-founded the Downieville Antique Bottle Show. He has authored articles for Antique Bottle & Glass Collector as well as Bottles and Extras. He has helped put on local shows and has a keen interest in encouraging a younger generation to get active in the hobby. Years of research led to the 2010 publication of the book, “Early Glasshouses of California,” with revisions made in 2011.

2013 - Gene Bradberry

In 2010, the FOHBC was in trouble. Internal squabbling was pushing the organization away from being the paternal parent of the hobby. Its future was bleak. In stepped Gene Bradberry as president, a job to which he was no stranger. He’d also served previously.

But this time it was different. A retired Memphis, Tenn., policeman, he quickly laid down his brand of law and, as a result, the FOHBC arose, like the phoenix, and headed in the right direction. Ed Provine, Gene’s longtime good friend and fellow collector, in his letter of nomination pointed out that many collectors know of Bradberry’s dedication and hard work for the Federation. He joined the FOHBC in 1969 and quickly became active behind the scenes. He served as 2nd vice chairman (1971-72), chairman (1972-74), President (as chairmen became) (1988-94), Membership Director (1994-2000), Expo 2004 show chairman, 1st vice president (2004-06), Membership Director (2006-10), President (2010-2012) and Director at Large (2012-Present). He also found time to serve his Memphis Bottle Collectors Club and is presently show chairman.

2013 - Alan Blakeman

Worldwide fame, at least in the antique bottle collecting hobby, long preceded the publisher of British Bottle Review magazine. Through that medium, Blakeman has become the European spokesman and watchdog for the hobby. His magazine editor, Guy Burch, felt it was high time his boss received recognition from his peers. His peers unanimously agreed. The fact that Blakeman is a Brit did not matter. Other non-Americans have been honored by the FOHBC. “Anyone who knows Alan well will realise that money does not motivate him,” Burch said in his nomination. “He is simply in love with bottles and the related fields of pot lids and salt glaze stoneware (he was once a potter).” Based at Elsecar Heritage Centre in South Yorkshire, in addition to publishing the magazine, Blakeman organizes four auctions and four bottle and related packaging antique fairs per years. He is author of 11 books on the subject and publisher of three others.

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What’s the Attraction for You at National Federation Shows?

By Bill Baab

Why are you here? That’s an easy question, but the answer may not be. You might be here because of a chance to buy quality bottles for your collection. Or you might be here to visit with friends. Or it may be a combination of both answers, with a few personal reasons thrown in. Whatever the reason, the facts remain that you are happy to be here, and you plan to make the most of it.

Before 1976 when the Federation of Historical Bottle Clubs (as it was then known) held its first national show in St. Louis, antique bottle shows were strictly local or regional, attended mostly by collectors and members of the curious public who resided within those locales.

The National Antique Bottle-Jar Exposition held August 14-15, 1976 during our nation’s Bicentennial celebration changed all of that, especially from a collector’s perspective.

“I wasn’t exactly a stranger at bottle shows when the St. Louis show was scheduled, but I’d never traveled so far,” said FOHBC member Tom Hicks, of Eatonton, Ga. “LeRoy Smith (a collector from Union Point, Ga.) and I got so excited because the show was going to be s-o-o-o big. We got to calculating just how many minutes we could spend at each table so we could see everything.” Hicks has attended every national federation show since except Nashville, Tenn. “We had our van all packed and pointed out at the road, ready to go to Nashville, when I came down with a case of kidney stones. I later told my wife, Mabel, that missing that show was worse than the stones and ranked right up there with the other major disappointment of my life — not seeing Boston Red Sox slugger Ted Williams play an exhibition game in Montgomery, Alabama.” Presumably Hicks and his friend found the time to visit all 280 sales tables in St. Louis. Let’s go back in time and check out all the shows leading up to this one. It’s made possible thanks to pages of past issues of Old Bottle Magazine, Bottle News, Antique Bottle World, Antique Bottle & Glass Collector and Bottles and Extras.

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1976 National Antique Bottle & Jar Exposition - St. Louis, Missouri

There is no doubt this show set the standards for those to follow. There were 140 outstanding displays of bottles and fruit jars, many of which had never been in the public view; 280 sales tables, and 4,000 collectors. Hal Wagner was chairman and Jerry Jones co-chairman of the event. The program featured articles by some of the legends of the hobby, including Helen McKearin, Alice Creswick, George Herron, William E. Covill Jr., Dr. Cecil Munsey, Dick Roller, John Wolf and Paul Ballentine. Ken and Shirley Asher, Old Bottle Magazine publishers, devoted 17 pages to photos of the displays, unfortunately, all in black and white, because color was expensive to print back in those days. There was a surprise awaiting visitors - a commemorative Expo bottle in the shape of a scroll flask with the federation’s distinctive eagle on one side and crossed flags on the other.

How many of these bottles sold during the Expo still exist?

1980 National Antique Bottle-Jar Exposition - Rosemont, Illinois The St. Louis extravaganza was a tough act to follow, but show chairman Ken Sosnowski and co-chairman Jim Hall did their darndest and, in the opinions of those who were there, succeeded. There were 330 sales tables and 70 displays, the latter including a Hutchinson bottling display by Bob Harms and Sean Mullikin. Demonstrations on how Hutchinson bottles were actually filled were held every two hours. The 96-page program included articles by Betty Zumwalt, Bob Ferraro and Clevenger Glass Works’ Jim Travis, among others. Souvenirs included a commemorative paperweight to display owners, a miniature stoneware jug to those attending the banquet and suitably inscribed log cabin bottles in cobalt and amethyst made at the Clevenger factory and sold for $20 apiece.

1984 Antique Bottle, Jar & Insulator Exposition - Montgomery, Alabama

After the two previous shows were held in the Midwest, the Sunny South finally got a chance to shine and highlighted insulators on the cover of its 78-page program. Chairman James Robbins called the show “my dream come true.” Feature articles were written by Bernie Puckhaber (Saratogas), Dick Bowman (Insulators) and Dennis Smith (Pioneer Glass Works), among others. The latter also found time to put together an outstanding exhibit on Celery Cola (on which he is still THE authority). There were 32 exhibitors and 204 dealers listed in the program. There also was a heat wave as one might expect in the Deep South during the August show dates so visitors and hosts alike built up lots of sweat equity. One specially made quilt was raffled (and brought $3,400) and the other was auctioned (for $1,600). Profits from the two plus auction of a one-of-a-kind Federation bottle ($325) were donated to the Verbeck House/National Bottle Museum in Ballston Spa, N.Y. 1988 Antique Bottle & Jar Exposition - Las Vegas, Nevada

Show chairman Lou Pellegrini and his crew of volunteers “hit the jackpot,” according to comments from many of those who attended the Federation’s fourth Expo. There were 285 dealers set up on 365 tables and there were 53 displays. Show-goers likened the atmosphere as comparable to that of the St. Louis Expo and, while there were a few glitches, bulk of the comments was positive. Bob Harms had his traveling Hutchinson bottling machine there, while other displays ranged from Alex Kerr’s target balls and gowiths to a display of historical flasks. There was something to please just about everyone.

There was no mention of Expo souvenirs.

1991 Bottle & Advertising Show - Memphis, Tennessee

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of the show at the Memphis Cook Convention Center. One was the Northbend-Tippecanoe Cabin and the other the sapphire blue Columbia-Eagle Flask. “He brought them in from California at my request and we used them in our pre-show publicity,” said show chairman Gene Bradberry. “I borrowed the artwork for the full-color, slick paper flyer from Norm Heckler and used it with his permission. We had 200 sales tables and (Atlanta collector) Bob Simmons handled some great displays. Heckler, Jim Hagenbuch and Dick and Elma Watson were among well-known collectors in attendance.” Bradberry’s idea at the time was to create a national show every year. “There were still those who wanted an Expo every four years so we compromised and had the national shows every year between the Expos.”

1992 Antique Bottle & Jar Exposition - Toledo, Ohio

Show chairman Adam Koch and his Ohio Bottle Club volunteers had to get used to hearing exclamations of “Holy Toledo!” from excited visitors at the show at the Seagate Centre. Bulk of the comments from show-goers was highly positive. The program was the thickest ever, 110 pages counting the covers, with features by Ralph Finch, Bill Agee and Stanley and Isabel Sherwood. There were a bunch of specialty group meetings taking place, too - the Jelly Jammers and those who liked fruit jars, Saratoga Waters, painted label sodas, poisons, whimsies, glass knives, milk bottles and infant feeders. There was a chance for early buyers to get into the show in advance of the rest of the crowd and this did not sit well with many. But as one dealer among those manning a record 550 sales tables put it: “those people were there to buy and they did.” There were 60 displays, all outstanding.

1993 National Advertising & Bottle Show - Richmond, Virginia

Somewhere in the Federation board of directors records, there is mention of someone who probably was suffering from bottle show withdrawal pains suggesting that instead of waiting another four years for an Expo to roll around, why not hold annual national shows. This Virginia show was the first of many and it was a good one. “The show was great and went off without a hitch,” said Federation Chairman Gene Bradberry. There were 17 displays, including a genuine wagon showing off hundreds of medicine bottles and go-withs. Post-show stories never gave a dealer count, but comments given to reporter Ralph Finch were mostly on the positive side.

The 25th Anniversary National Bottle & Advertising Show & National Convention – Cherry Hill, New Jersey - June 22-26, 1994 The Federation was “born” in 1968 so the Silver Anniversary show was a special one, thanks to Dick and Elma Watson of New Jersey and Jerry McCann of Chicago. The Watsons had come up with the idea of a bus trip to Wheaton Village in Millville, N.J., and McCann got the ball (and the bus) rolling, according to a post-show article. The Federation rented the bus for $500 and each one who made the trip paid $10 that included the trip, admission to the museum and a box lunch. The next day, the Watsons arranged for a Wheaton glassblowing display to set up in the hotel parking lot. Collectors from Canada, England, Scotland, Germany, Grenada and the United States came to the show. Some of the visitors made it to the Watsons’ “bottle house.” Jon Panek of Deerfield, Ill., said his visit there “was like dying and going to heaven!”

1995 National Bottle Show - Chicago, Illinois

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Panek of Deerfield, Jerry McCann of Chicago and Barb and Bob Harms of Riverdale, Ill., came up with lots of neat extras not normally found at such shows. At previous shows, visitors lamented that two days were just too short. The complaints at this one were that the show was too long. Perhaps the 90-degree heat had something to do with that.

One of the most unusual items sold during Jim Hagenbuch’s Glassworks Auction was a salt-glazed jug imprinted with Lancaster Tonic Bitters / C.A. Wood & Co. / 37 Haverhill St. / Boston. It sold for $400. Hagenbuch’s 3-day-old van was stolen, and that was bad enough, but happily there were no bottles inside.

1996 National Antique Bottle Exposition - Nashville, Tennessee

“Music City, USA,” attracted 665 sales tables staffed by 461 dealers and many of those in attendance came in a vacation mode. There were 45 displays. Bitters maven Carlyn Ring was named to the Federation Hall of Fame. Many visitors, among them non-smokers, enjoyed a trip to the Museum of Tobacco Art & History. Show chairman Claude Bellar and his staff of volunteers were lauded for their efforts. Norm Heckler conducted the auction and among noteworthy items were an 1820-30 Concentric Ring Flask that netted $20,000 and a cobalt Columbia Eagle Portrait Flask that garnered $21,000. There were no awards given for the displays, but each entrant received a commemorative bottle of Jack Daniel’s best stuff. Ken Anderson’s trailer, which held all of his Indian cures, go-withs and the great medicine wagon he displayed them in, escaped being damaged when the trailer broke loose from the hitch and wound up in a ditch. “It must have been Indian magic,” commented one observer.

1997 National Antique Bottle Show - Jacksonville, Florida

The show was smaller than usual, with 120 dealers manning 160 tables, but enthusiasm was high for the first show held in the South since the 1993 affair in Richmond, Va. Dick Watson and Doc Ford were inducted into the FOHBC Hall of Fame. Carl Sturm celebrated his birthday and a slice of key lime pie with one candle was delivered to him. There were several outstanding displays, ranging from Wayne Boynton’s Celery=Cola display to Ron Rasnake’s pictorial case gins to Joe Brock’s Jacksonville’s Past in Glass, among others. Another highlight was a dinner cruise up the St. Johns River.

1998 National Antique Bottle Show - Cincinnati, Ohio

Burton Spiller gave a nostalgic talk about the early days of bottle collecting as he remembered them and that was one of the highlights at the Cincinnati Convention Center.

Another event was more personal for Spiller, who was inducted into the FOHBC Hall of Fame. Fifteen terrific displays attracted lots of attention. There were 160 dealers’ tables and at one of them, a dealer was going to put out some Beanie Babies. But show chairman Adam Koch was adamant that Beanie Babies had no place at an antique bottle show and sale. Good for him!

1999 National Antique Bottle Show - Cincinnati, Ohio

No one made a bid to play host to this year’s show, so Adam Koch & Co., agreed to do a 2-peat. Howard Dean, longtime collector of Saratoga Springs bottles and author of many stories relating to the bottle hobby, was elected to the FOHBC Hall of Fame during this meeting. Kevin Sives, an FOHBC member and early user of the Internet, gave a user-friendly talk about using that medium to one’s advantage. There were two programs on inks and labeled inks by Keith Leeders and John Hinkle, respectively.

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2000 National Antique Bottle Exposition - Denver, Colorado

Dave Cheadle succeeded Dave Hinson as editor of Bottles and Extras and found time to give an educational talk on trade cards and bottles, one of the Rocky Mountain highs during the show. Sheryl Anderson was show chairman and did a remarkable job. There were new books galore from Pike’s Peak Gold by John Eatwell and David Clint III, Antique Glass Bottles by Willy Van den Bossche of Holland, and Bitters Bottles by Bill Ham and Carlyn Ring. Seven countries and 33 states were represented at the event and the federation picked up 60 new members, according to post-show reports. It was noted that the first FOHBC convention was held in Denver back in 1969, presided over by John Eatwell.

2001 National Antique Bottle Show & Sale - Muncie, Indiana

Thirteen exhibits featuring fruit jars, water bottles, poisons and show globes, among others, and 140 sales tables highlighted the show in “Fruit Jar Country, USA.” Future federation president Ralph Van Brocklin gave a slide presentation on Western Whiskey Flasks. The show was chaired by Norman Barnett, with lots of help from his wife, Junne.

The federation made a nice profit via an auction conducted by Norm Heckler with lots ranging from inks to barber bottles. Collectors came from California, Colorado and Georgia. The Minnestrista Cultural Center housed a collection of patent models of fruit jars plus other exhibits relating to Muncie history and the Ball Brothers Fruit Jar Co. Visitors literally had a ball!

2002 National Antique Bottle Show & Sale - Syracuse, New York

The 72-page program features 16 pages of “Pride of New York” bottles in full color and is definitely a coveted collector’s item. Ralph Van Brocklin, who was elected FOHBC president, gave a seminar on Western Flasks, and George Waddy, a featured columnist in Antique Bottle & Glass Collector, gave one on Saratoga Bottles. There was more on Saratogas inside the program written by authority Howard Dean, while Kevin A. Sives wrote about New York glass houses of the 17th through 19th centuries. Elma Watson, John Eatwell and Mayor Bob Ferraro were inducted into the FOHBC Hall of Fame. Phyllis and Adam Koch wrote a touching tribute to Elma Watson in the September Bottles & Extras. Mrs. Watson died of cancer on Aug. 26, 2002. There were 252 sales tables and 29 exhibits and the show’s auction conducted by Norm Heckler grossed $25,000.

2003 National Antique Bottle Show & Sale - Louisville, Kentucky

More than 200 tables awaited early buyers at this show co-hosted by Wayne and June Lowry of Raymore, Mo., after two years of planning. Longtime collectors Norm and Junne Barnett were inducted into the Federation Hall of Fame. They set up their famous collection of unusual fruit jar closures as one of 16 educational exhibits. Orville Seals of North Jackson, Ohio displayed more than 100 Louisville mini jugs (mostly from the Bauer Pottery). Norm Heckler called the auction which grossed more than $30,000.

2004 National Antique Bottle Exposition - Memphis, Tennessee

Ralph Van Brocklin closed out his last term as FOHBC president with the triumph that was this Expo. Chaired by his friend and longtime federation member Gene Bradberry in the latter’s home town, the show featured 371 sales tables and 23 displays. Seminars included such topics as baby bottles, locating sites and digging them, black glass dating, fruit jars and bitters. Twelve authors got a chance to sign and sell their books. Jimmie Wood of Denver, N.C., was awarded the FOHBC People’s Choice ribbon for his stunning display of applied color label sodas from North and South Carolina. There also was a fo53

rum describing the trials and tribulations of becoming a book author, with Jack Sullivan, Dewey Heetderks, Jerry McCann, John Eatwell and Bill Ham chiming in.

2005 National Antique Bottle Show - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Thirty-one outstanding displays awaited visitors’ attention at the show where chairman John Pastor and his crew of volunteers did a marvelous job. Seminars were plentiful and first class, with Red Book author Doug Leybourne discoursing on fruit jar closures, Carl Sturm speaking about identification and dating of black glass bottles, Dann Louis talking about cures, Dan Simons on Michigan bottles, Wayne (Jar Doctor) Lowry about cleaning old bottles, Dr. Darell Erickson on infant feeders, Rick Cirali about Connecticut glass and Mark Vuono on historical flasks. Norm Heckler again loaned his auctioneering talents to the Federation. One of the outstanding bottles sold was a green Drake’s Plantation Bitters for $10,500.

2006 National Antique Bottle Show - Reno, Nevada

This was the first national show held in a Western state since the 2000 Expo in Denver, Colorado, and it was a roaring success, thanks to the efforts of FOHBC conventions director Wayne Lowry, show chairman Marty Hall and Reno-Sparks club members. There were 287 in line for early admission and 315 more for general admission, making for standing room only around the 266 sales tables. A significant piece of federation business was the approval to publish Bottles and Extras bi-monthly instead of quarterly. California collector Richard Siri was the keynote speaker and his discourse on Hostetter’s Bitters was complemented by his 190 variants of those well-known bottles. The displays drew this rave from Ralph Van Brocklin: “Hands down, THE BEST group of displays I have ever seen at a show!” Wonderful seminar topics ranging from target balls to historical bottle research were highlights of the meeting. B&E editor Kathy Hopson-Sathe gave the show coverage more than 17 pages of the Fall issue and Van Brocklin did a masterful job of describing what went on.

2007 National Bottle Show - Collinsville, Illinois

“Back To Where It All Began” was the theme at Collinsville’s Gateway Center, pointing to the inaugural national show held in 1976 across the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Missouri. Special pins were presented to “Long Timers” who attended both shows. Wayne (Jar Doctor) Lowry was show chairman, with assists from Curt and Ellen Faulkenberry, Jim and Debbie Taylor and Pat Jett. Wayne’s wife, June, business manager for the federation, was stunned to receive the President’s Award from Carl Sturm. Seminars ranged from “Something for Everyone” by Jelly Jammer members Phyllis Pahlman and Margaret Shaw to “Chero-Cola – There’s None So Good” by Dennis Smith to “Using the Internet to Collect Bottles” by John “Digger” Odell to “Ink Symposium” by Keith Leeders, John Hinkel, Ed and Lucy Faulkner, Frank Starczek and Don Carroll. Longtime collectors and federation members Gene Bradberry and Ed Provine did a show and tell session on early glass-blowing methods and tools of that trade. Other highlights included 19 outstanding displays. Greg Hawley, one of a group of treasure hunters who found and excavated the Steamboat Arabia, was the banquet speaker.

2008 National Antique Bottle Exposition - York, Pennsylvania

Collectors from across the country and around the world (Australia, Germany, United Kingdom) made the trek to the ninth Federation Expo where they enjoyed seeing 32 terrific displays ranging from fruit jars to California perfumes. They also attended outstanding seminars on Saratoga waters, black glass, inks, the Lancaster, N.Y. Glass Works and the Kola Wars. Convention Director R. Wayne Lowry reported 415 sales tables had been 54

sold. Perhaps the show’s only negative aspect came at the banquet where featured foods were in short supply and some of the 246 guests had to accept substitutes. The FOHBC Hall of Fame grew by four new inductees in Tom Caniff, Jim Hagenbuch, Carl Sturm and Betty Zumwalt. Steve Ketcham and the late Katie Foglesong were inducted onto the Honor Roll. Norm Heckler once again was the auctioneer for the Expo event, with an early, olive-green Wryghte’s Bitters / London the top lot with a $3,900 bid. Russ Smith of the United Kingdom and Rex and Joanna Barber of Australia penned views of the Expo from their perspectives in the November-December Bottles & Extras. Former FOHBC president John Pastor resigned as Midwest Region director and Jamie Houdeshell was named to take over the post. Mr. Pastor accepted the position of second vice president and remains on the board of directors. June Lowry became editor of Bottles and Extras after Kathy Hopson-Sathe was forced to step down because of illness.

2009 National Antique Bottle Show - Pomona, California

Highlight of this show, host of which was the Los Angeles Historical Bottle Club, was the awards banquet during which many collectors received their just dues. It was the first Federation National Show to be held on the West Coast. Onlookers included collectors and dealers from Australia and England, as well as from 18 states. Outstanding exhibits included Richard Tucker’s historical flasks (winning the People’s Choice ribbon) and Terry Monteith’s well-displayed collection of demijohns and carboys captured the FOHBC Most Educational ribbon. Alan DeMaison received the President’s Award for his outstanding contributions as Federation treasurer from Richard Siri. The FOHBC Hall of Fame gained another member in Johnnie Fletcher of the Oklahoma Territory Bottle & Relic Club. Johnnie was originally nominated by his friend, Ed Stewart, of Paola, Kansas, for inclusion on the FOHBC Honor Roll. but Johnnie’s dedication and contributions to the hobby led board members to vote him into the main shrine. Midwest Region Editor Joe Coulson’s Glass Chatter of the Midwest Antique Fruit Jar & Bottle Club was a firstclass winner in the newsletter category. The Ohio Swirl, edited by Phyllis Koch of The Ohio Bottle Club, was second. Huron Valley Antique Bottle Club’s show flyer was first and the Antique Bottle Club of San Diego placed second. Jack Sullivan, of Alexandria, Va., won for the best researched article for “The Night the Axe Fell on Cleveland.” Dave Maryo, the host club’s president, was second with his article, “Forsha’s Balm is Endorsed

by President Lincoln.” Mike Bryant won the best true story award for “The Snake in the Glass” and best fiction for “Ask Aunt Blabby.”

2010 National Antique Bottle Show - Wilmington, Ohio

Best thing about this show, those who attended would agree, was the Roberts Centre showroom with its well-lighted, wide aisles, offering plenty of room for 297 sales tables, 20 wonderful displays and hordes of people. Show chairman Jamie Houdeshell became ill a few days before the show, but co-chairman Joe Hardin and chief coordinator Patty Elwood stepped up. They were assisted by Jamie’s parents/ Jim and Mira Houdeshell, as well as Richard Elwood and John and Margie Bailey. Jamie’s pet project was the auction and, thanks to his early efforts. the event grossed just shy of $20,000. A highlight of the show was the induction of Scott Grandstaff and Kitty Roach, of Happy Camp, Calif., onto the FOHBC Honor Roll. Joining them was another Californian, Jeff Wichmann.

Scott and Kitty founded the original Bottles and Extras magazine, eventually giving it to the Federation when it got too much for them. Sheldon Baugh gave an educational talk about Ohio’s Shaker communities and displayed Shaker bottles from his own collection.

2011 National Show - Memphis, Tennessee

FOHBC President Gene Bradberry played the perfect host as the Federation returned to

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the Southland for the first time since 2004. That show also was held in Memphis, known for its downtown trolley cars and barbecue. Second Vice President Ferdinand Meyer V outlined his progress on the FOHBC web site (FOHBC.org) and Virtual Museum during the semi-annual board meeting held prior to the show and sale. Seminars were held dealing with inks (John Hinkel), bitters (Meyer, Don Keating and Sheldon Baugh), odd-closured fruit jars (Dick Watson), German colognes (Carl Sturm) and applied color label sodas (Randee Kaiser). Seven outstanding displays sparked interest, with Base-Embossed Cylinder Whiskeys by Steve Schingler winning the Most Educational Award and Patented Labeled Medicines by Henry Tankersley garnering the People’s Choice Award.

Ninety-one lots were offered during the FOHBC National Auction, with the highlight of the sale the Morning Call Bitters going for $5,460, which was $1,460 over the high estimate. The unique variant, light amber with a hint of olive in color, sports deeply indented panels and arched column corners. Another highlight was the induction of Bill Baab, of Augusta, Georgia, into the FOHBC Hall of Fame. Former Federation Treasurer Mike Newman, of Martinez, Ga., nominated the 76-year-old Baab, who joined the Federation in 1996 and later became its Southern Region editor.

2012 National Antique Bottle Exposition - Reno, Nevada

Those who were there at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino included longtime collector and published author Mike Polak, of Long Beach, California. Let’s hear all about it from Mike: “Over the years, I’ve attended a large number of club bottle shows, national shows and Expos, and I need to say that the Reno 2012 Expo was absolutely fantastic and probably the best all around show I’ve ever attended!” If that comment didn’t make show co-chairmen Marty Hall and Richard Siri proud, who knows what will? This was a show of “firsts” in the hobby. Complementing the thousands of words written about the show were a series of great color photos from the lenses of the first professional show photographer, Scott Selenak. (“There was so much action, my camera couldn’t stop firing,” he said later). Norman C. Heckler & Co., conducted the first “Drakes, Whiskey & Umbrella Ink Shootout” where more than 200 people showed up. Competing in back-to-backto-back “duels” were Circle Cutter Whiskey cylinders, Drakes Plantation Bitters and umbrella inks. After all was said and done, Judges Bruce Silva, Dennis Bray and Ralph Hollibaugh awarded Steve Hubbell, of Gig Harbor, Washington, top billing in the Cutter category for his olive green-amber specimen. Drakes Judges Jeff Noordsy, Jeff Burchardt and Rick Simi picked a blue-green example owned by Ferdinand Meyer, of Houston, Texas as No. 1. Umbrella inks Judges Holly Noordsy, Bryan Grapentine and Jamie Houdeshell chose a mint and pontiled puce ink owned by Jim Jacobitz, of San Francisco.

“I learned how to have a shootout with killer glass bullets and still remain friends,” said veteran collector Lou Lambert. Two longtime contributors to the hobby, Warren Friedrich, of Grass Valley, Calif., and Jack Sullivan, of Alexandria, Va., were inducted into the FOHBC Hall of Fame. Fourteen scintillating displays ranging from David Hall’s fantastic assortment of E.G. Booz bottles to Dennis Bray’s outstanding EC&M insulators to eye candy Swirls, Whirls, Twists & Twirls from Dwayne Anthony, featuring bottles, fruit jars and insulators.

2013 National Show - Manchester, New Hampshire

When collectors of antique bottles and early glass think of New England, early glass works come to mind. Like Keene, Stoddard, Temple, Lyndeboro. “I had never seen so much world class glass under one roof before,” said FOHBC Hall of Famer Bill Baab after having attended the Federation’s first National Show to be held in New England.

The “roof” belonged to the Radisson Expo Center and the place was Manchester, New Hampshire July 19-21.

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Co-chairmen Michael George and Maureen Crawford and their Merrimack Bottle Clubbers pulled out all the stops to make this show one attendees will remember for the rest of their lives.

Nine seminars covering as many different areas of collecting got the crowd going in te right direction early on Friday, July 19. Presenters were Rick Ciralli, Connecticut Glasshouse Rarities; Tom Haunton, Last Links to the Past: 20th Century South Jersey Glass); Ian Simmonds, American Mold Blown Tableware 1816-35; A Fresh Look at “Blown Three-Mold”; Michael George, New Hampshire Glass Factories and Products; George Waddy, Mineral Waters from Yankee Country; Jim George, Early 20th Century Milk Marketing in New England; Brian P. Wolff, Mount Vernon Glass Co. - History, Products, People; David Hoover, Uncovering Demijohns, and Al Morin, Markings and Seals Embossed on Milk Bottles.

In addition to the glass and pottery offered by the 168 dealers present, collectors were treated to 17 displays of outstanding glass and pottery. The People’s Choice Award was won by Michael George for his awesome display of Stoddard glass, including inks, a flask with embossed U.S. flag (featured on the souvenir program’s front cover), medicines and utilities.

Most Educational Award was won by Ken Previtali, of Glastonbury, Connecticut for his wonderful ginger ale bottle display, with many of the bottles displaying an astounding array of paper labels featuring great graphics.

Other exhibitors were Tom Marshall (New England Inkwells), Mark Newton (Lyndeborough Glass), Dale Murschell (Wistarburgh Glass), Jeff and Holly Noordsy (Utilitarian Vessels from New England and New York State), Bob Kennerknecht (Sunburst Flasks), Dave Olson (Bonney Ink Bottles), Dave Waris (Moxie Bottles), Rob Girouard (Striped Sandwich Glass), Kevin Kyle (Blue Sodas), Dennis Gionet (Manchester-produced Bottles), Paul Richards (New Hampshire glass shards), Jim and Karen Gray (Stoneware Jugs), Bobby Heton (cone inks) and Jim Bender (Reproductions). The high quality of the exhibits made judges wish there were more awards to present.

Next came the New England Bottle Battle, sponsored by Norman C. Heckler & Co., and directed by Michael George, dressed in full 19th century regalia. Categories were Whimsical Objects, Colored Medicines and Utility Bottles. And the winners were: (Whimsical Objects), Kevin Sives, Appalachin, N.Y., for his handled E. Waters Ink; (Colored Medicines), Dr. Charles and Jane Aprill, New Orleans, half-gallon cobalt Dr. Wynkoops Sarsaparilla; (Utility Bottles), Rick Ciralli, Bristol, Conn., multi-sided utility bottle.

Wrapping up the first night’s activities was the Madness in Manchester Auction put on

by Jim Hagenbuch of Glass Works Auctions, with John Pappas the auctioneer. One of the highlights was Lot No. 44, a wide-mouthed Sunburst flask/snuff jar in light greenish aqua. Pre-auction estimate was $40,000 to $60,000, but it sold for $24,000.

Inducted into the FOHBC Hall of Fame were Gene Bradberry, of Bartlett, Tenn., and Alan Blakeman, of the United Kingdom. Bradberry is a longtime Federation member, having served more than one term as its president, as well as in other capacities. Blakeman, published of British Bottle Review, is England’s “Mr. Bottle Man.”

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FOHBC HONOR ROLL On July 25, 1986, Dr. Cecil Munsey, of Poway, California, sent a memo to Marilyn Schmieding, FOHBC Western Region representative, that the FOHBC “seriously consider establishing an ‘HONOR ROLL’ of people who have contributed significantly to bottle collecting. The Honor Roll would not replace the Hall of Fame, the greatest honor the hobby can bestow, but only supplement it.” The FOHBC Board of Directors adopted the idea and it was put into place the following year.

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The following were nominated by The Ohio Bottle Club, Gary Beatty, President. Research was conducted by Paul Ballentine, Springfield, Ohio, and Gary Beatty, Galion, Ohio. “The Reward of True Excellence is to Obtain Honor.” The list was updated with capsule comments on each honoree (when available) by then Southern Region editor Bill Baab during 2008-2010, with help from Mary Ballentine, Sheldon Baugh, Ralph Finch, Norm Heckler, Cecil Munsey, Richard Siri, Dick Watson, Ralph Van Brocklin, Bruce Silva and Garth Ziegenhagen.

George S. McKearin, co-author (with daughter Helen) of American Glass, noted authority on early American glass in general, not just bottles.

Malcolm Watkins and Lura Woodside Watkins. He enjoyed an extensive career at the Smithsonian Institution, was curator of several collections including ceramics and glass.

He was a pioneer in the field of historic archaeology. Lura, his mother, was a pioneer in the study of American cultural history, and collected extensively at New England’s unexplored pottery kiln sites. She later donated her collection to the Smithsonian. She was the author of Cambridge Glass, 1818-1888, The Story of the New England Glass Company.

Stephen Van Rensselaer, one of the earliest individuals to collect and study early bottles (1920s). His Early American Bottles and Flasks was published in 1926. It was revised in 1929. His research for the time was nearly impeccable, since he was able to interview “former glassblowers, their wives, relatives and others who were familiar with local history and tradition.” The book was reprinted in 1969.

Otha Wearin was a congressman during the early Franklin Delano Roosevelt administration, and became an authority on figural bottles. He authored a book called Statues That Pour.

James Gabel, early collector.

Ezra Feinberg, early collector.

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Edgar F. Hoffman, of Maplewood, N.J., was a collector in the 1930s-50s who specialized in historical flasks, although he collected others such as bitters, sodas and figurals, according to his early 1950s correspondence with prominent Alabama collector Doy McCall. Hoffman became an expert on early glass and sold some to prominent collectors such as Charles B. Gardner of New London, Conn.

James H. Thompson was the author of Bitters Bottles (1947), the first specialty bottle book. He cited George McKearin, Sam Laidacker and Charles B. Gardner among the list of contributors to the book, which describes 500 bitters, as well as “amusing lore of the Bitters Era.” Neil C. Gest, Mechanicsberg, Ohio, was a flask collector, researcher, writer, contributor to The Magazine Antiques. He was well-known for collecting rare Midwestern glass. He co-wrote (with Parke G. Smith) a feature story on glassmakers Johann Baltazar Kramer and his son, George, in the March 1939 issue of The Magazine Antiques. The Kramers were associated with the Stiegel factory and those of Frederick County, Maryland, particularly Amelung, and with the New Geneva and Greensboro works. Gest also wrote the foreword to the Parke-Bernet auction catalog describing the early American glass collection of William W. Wood III of Piqua, Ohio, in 1942.

Frederick W. Hunter, collector and archaeologist of the Harry Hall White type.

Lowell Innes was one of the country’s foremost experts and museum consultants on 19th century American glassmaking. As the leading authority on Pittsburgh glass, he wrote many articles and lectured widely on the subject. He was responsible for the first public exhibitions of Pittsburgh glass in the early 1940s. Author of the book, Pittsburgh Glass 1797-1891. He died in 1985.

Rhea Mansfield Knittle was a prolific author and early authority (1920s) on glass, silver and pewter. She was one of the founders of and contributors to The Magazine Antiques from its inception in 1923. One of her books was Early American Glass.

Maude Wilkerson owned a “Mom and Pop” motel and operated a bottle museum in Camdenton, Mo., and was a contributor to Old Bottle Magazine for many years. Guests at her motel could enter the museum in an adjacent building for free. Bottles were displayed in cases around a room and many early bottle collectors went out of their way during the 1960s-70s to see what she had. She and Honor Roll honoree Otha Wearin were good friends and made many bottle trades over the years. After she died, some 1,900 items were moved to Skinner’s auction gallery in Bolton, Mass., and an auction was held there in 1976. Numerous glass candy containers were among the items sold.

Edwin Atlee Barber was an author who recognized the importance of early ceramics. Among his books was one about lead-glazed pottery written in the 1930s. He also authored one on early American bottles. He also authored American Glassware Old and New. It was published in 1900.

Ruth Webb Lee authored books on antique fakes and reproductions, Victorian glass patterns, Sandwich glass and early American Pressed Glass, most published in the 1930s-40s.

George Horace Lorimer was an early editor of The Saturday Evening Post. It was published weekly in Philadelphia and its origins dated to Benjamin Franklin’s day. The 59

Post was the most prominent magazine in Philadelphia along with Collier’s. He did publish (on Oct. 16, 1929) Edwin Lefevre’s story, “Why I Collect Empty Bottles.” Lorimer started collecting during the early 1920s, mostly great historical flasks and diamond-daisy types. His collection was donated to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and is always partially on display. His philosophy on money was reflected in a quote published by investment firm Charles Schwab in the fall of 2009: “It’s good to have money and the things money can buy, but it’s good, too, to check up once in a while and make sure you haven’t lost the things that money can’t buy.”

Charles Baugh, with his wife, Roxy, of Menton, Ohio, pieced together a collection of early American glass that ranked at the top in rarity, condition, perfection of form and workmanship. The Baughs also made a thorough study of the fields in which they were interested.

Crawford Wettlaufer became an authority on early American glass and never hesitated to share his knowledge and collection, which contained many rarities, with other collectors.

Dale Kuhn, of Ohio, was a pharmacist who had amassed a wonderful collection of glass that eventually was sold by Garth’s auction house near Delaware, Ohio. The sale gave modern collectors an opportunity to buy treasured items that previously had not been available. There were no bottle shows during his era and the only recourse collectors had was to buy from some of the many lists sent through the mails, or advertised in the antique journals.

Earl Seigfreid. Early collector.

Parke G. Smith was a collector and authority on early American flasks. He authored bottle-related stories in The Magazine Antiques (See Neil C. Gest) and other publications during the 1930s and 1940s.

Edwin LeFevre was an early collector of bottles. His main claim to fame came when he authored a story, “Why I Collect Empty Bottles,” in the Saturday Evening Post of Oct. 16, 1929.

Charles McMurray was a well-known antiques dealer in Dayton, Ohio. He wrote articles for local newspapers and in 1927 published a small black handbook on bottles, using items from his own collection for the photos. In 1970, a Connecticut bookseller sent out a list of bottle books for sale. On the list was a small black handbook the bookseller said was authored by Charles B. Gardner and himself. Turned out that Gardner had only priced the bottles in the book, which was nearly identical in every way to McMurray’s 1927 book.

Sam Laidacker was the author of two excellent books on blue China dishes. He also published a small magazine or paper on antiques in general. He operated an antiques shop in Bristol, Pa., and was considered an authority on antique bottles. He relocated to Bloomsburg, Pa., in the late 1960s and continued to deal from a large mansion and carriage house. His father was collecting flasks and Kentucky rifles in the early 1900s.

His brother, John, had 1,000 historical flasks to sell in the mid-1960s. Sam’s son, Jack, became an authority on guns and military medals and an author on the subject. Sam also did cataloguing for many of the prominent auction houses across the country. He helped FOHBC Hall of Famers Dick and Elma Watson develop an expertise in antique bottles 60

and sold them many that became the foundation for their extensive collection.

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Dr. Julian Harrison Toulouse was a student of glass containers for more than 30 years.

He was chief engineer and manager of quality control and operations research and later consultant to the Owens-Illinois Glass Company. He was chief of the glass container section of the War Production Board during World War II. He was the author of Fruit Jars: A Collector’s Manual, in 1969 and Bottle Makers and Their Marks in 1971.

1992

Ron Fowler was born in 1947 and is retired from the SAFECO Insurance Co. He became interested in bottles and their histories while serving as manager of the Triple R Ranch in Olympia, Wash. He discovered the ranch’s dump and excavated it over a period of several years. The bottles he uncovered he did research on. He maintains a worldwide correspondence with fellow bottle collectors. He was a monthly columnist for Old Bottle Magazine from 1983 to 1986. The author of six books on bottle collecting, he received FOHBC awards for research and editing. He established the Hutchinson Bottle Collectors’ Association in 2007 and continues compiling data while documenting the existence of more than 15,000 Hutchinson bottles.

1993

Lew and Lois Roach were from the original group of pioneer western collectors from Sacramento, Calif. They put together a marvelous collection of label-under-glass back bar whiskeys and Lew became the authority on that variety. Lew designed, printed and hand-colored the first multi-colored show poster in 1968 for the Golden Gate Historical Bottle Society Inc. The show was held in Alameda, Calif., May 25-26. After the show, the poster was presented to FOHBC Hall of Famer Dr. Cecil Munsey, one of the poster’s admirers.

1995

Judge Edward S. MacKenzie began collecting by accident in 1959 during recuperation from a heart condition. His physician had ordered him to take walks and the judge found a few old bottles en route and became curious about them. Inspired by his wife, Romie, he and she eventually put together one of the finest general bottle collections in the world in their Brooksville, Fla., home. The collection had eventually grown to more than 7,000.

The first of a series of auctions was conducted by Norm Heckler Sr., on Oct. 7, 1994.

“This collection coming on the market carries the same weight, is similar in importance, as the glass collections of Charles Gardner, Edmund Blaske and even Paul Richards,” Heckler noted. MacKenzie died in 1994.

Kenneth M. Wilson was an early collector, book author and distinguished glass expert.

He was the director of collections and preservation at Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum. He teamed with the famous Helen McKearin to write American Bottles & Flasks and Their Ancestry (1978), an update of George S. and Helen McKearin’s 1941 classic American Glass. Wilson also authored New England Glass and Glassmaking on his own.

2000

Sam Taylor was a pharmacist and member of the St. Louis Bottle Club. He had one of the best collections of pharmaceutical items in the U.S. He transformed his basement into 61

an early drug store atmosphere, displaying his great collection. Supported by his wife, Eloise, he shared his enthusiasm by inviting numerous collectors who happened to be in the area into their home and shared their hospitality and tremendous knowledge. It was like stepping into an early drug store of the past if you were lucky enough to be invited.

The Taylors, who had no children, frequently attended the Mansfield, Ohio Bottle Show and stationed themselves near the front entrance. They were easily identified by their traveling companion, “Edith,” a full-blooded English bulldog of massive proportions, who spent most of her time sleeping behind their tables. When the dog passed away, she was mourned by all the collectors who had come to know her.

2001

Robert Eugene (Bob) Barnett was born in Kootenai, Idaho on August 27, 1921 and was bitten by the bottle bug later in life than most, becoming active in the hobby about 1970. He specifically liked Western whiskies. He enjoyed what he called “a revolving collection,” buying and selling large numbers of bottles, most of which never stayed on his shelves more than a month or two. During the early 1970s, Bob and his wife, June, became permanent fixtures at just about every show west of the Rockies, He also began to mail monthly lists of western whiskies to an ever-growing number of collectors. His reputation for honesty, integrity and fairness was legendary. In 1979, Bob parlayed his vast knowledge into publishing his first book, Pacific Coast Whiskey Bottles. He published Western Liquor Bottles in 1987 and Western Whiskey Bottles in 1992 and 1997.

He died June 4, 2007 in Lakeview, Oregon.

John Thomas was a collector, researcher and historian whose efforts contributed very significantly to the understanding of Western whiskey bottles as well as bottle collecting in general. He is perhaps best known among collectors for his research and publishing of Whiskey Bottles of the Old West (1969). His next book was Picnics, Coffins, Shoo-Flies (1974). He also authored Whiskey Bottles and Liquor Containers from the State of Washington and Whiskey Bottles and Liquor Containers from the State of Oregon (1998). His longtime hobby was the collecting of Western whiskey bottles, shot glasses and related advertising. He was a significant factor in creating a broad interest in the history and collecting of these bottles through his contributions to the hobby. He died in 2000.

2003

Neal and Mary Jane Ferguson, of Nashville, Tenn., were early collectors who in 1965 founded the Middle Tennessee Antique Bottle Club in Nashville. They were life members of the Federation. Quiet and unassuming, Neal was a driving force in the antique bottle hobby in Tennessee and an acknowledged expert on Nashville bottles. His special interests included Nashville sodas and he conducted extensive research into the Diehl and Lord, Ottenville and McCormack companies. He wrote many articles for his club newsletter as well as for the Federation. Mary Jane was a constant help to her husband and was involved in all aspects of the Federation and the hobby with him. She was Southern Region editor of the Federation until ill health forced her to retire during the 1990s.

Willy Van den Bossche for more than 30 years has been a serious collector of European antique bottles (1500-1850). Since 1971, the native of Belgium worked as a patent examiner in the field of glass technology at the European Patent Office. He lives in Holland.

In 2001, he authored Antique Glass Bottles, Their History and Evolution (1500-1850), capping 12 years of research and development. His library contains most of the significant American literature devoted to antique bottles.

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2005

Frank Sternad is a graduate of the University of California School of Pharmacy. He has worked as a community pharmacist for 40 years. He is a historian who has studied and written about medicine for a number of publications, including those that specialize in collecting antique bottles. He has consulted with many collectors and is known for his vast knowledge of patent and proprietary medicine histories.

2008

Katie Foglesong was a charter member and sparkplug of the Iowa Antique Bottleers. She also was an early secretary of the Federation of Historical Bottle Clubs (later Collectors) and privately published an entertaining little book, Trials and Trails of a Bottle Collector.

Steve Ketcham began collecting antique bottles, advertising and stoneware in 1967 while still in high school. While attending the University of Minnesota, he began digging for bottles along the Mississippi River banks near the campus. He became charter member No. 11 of the North Star Historical Bottle Association in 1970 and a couple of years later joined Minnesota’s First Antique Bottle Club. He began attending regional meetings of the FOHBC in 1973, later serving as assistant chairman and then chairman of the Midwest Region. He established the Federation’s writers’ contest and served as chairman for several years. He was Federation president from 1982-84 and served on the board from 1982-98. A prolific writer, Steve contributes articles to Bottles & Extras and Antique Bottle & Glass Collector.

2010

The contributions to the bottle collecting hobby by Scott Grandstaff and Kitty Roach commenced in 1988 when the magazine Bottles and Extras took form on the kitchen table of their home in Happy Camp, California. With the help and support of FOHBC Hall of Famer Dr. Cecil Munsey, of Poway, California, they published their first edition in 1989.

In 1995, when the publication had grown too big for both of them, they decided to turn over the magazine and subscribers list to the FOHBC at no charge. Bottles and Extras today has become the Federation’s most tangible asset.

Native Californian Jeff Wichmann has been a collector of antique bottles for more than 40 years. In 1990, he established Pacific Glass Auctions, changing the name in 2001 to American Bottle Auctions. His was the first bottle auction house to provide full-color glossy catalogs sent to collectors at no charge. Other innovations that benefitted collectors included launching the first online antique bottle auction. He published www.americanbottle.com, a website loaded with news and features of interest to collectors. His bottle photography is considered by many to be the best in the business. In 1999, he published The Best of the West – Antique Western Bitters Bottles, considered one of the top resources for researchers.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: There are a few nominees about whom little is known. Anyone knowing their backgrounds is encouraged to get in touch with Bill Baab at riverswamper@comcast.net).

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Kentucky’s Top 25 Rarest Bottles Compiled by Paul Van Vactor, Sheldon Baugh and Steve Keith Compiling Top 25 lists is a favorite with sports fans, but there’s no rule against doing the same for a state’s antique bottles. So we got together and the following lists are what we came up with. Not all of them are bottles. Enjoy.

1. Large olive green lady’s leg, measuring approximately 12 by 3.5 inches and embossed Universe Bitters / Manufactured by / Aug. Horstmann / Sole Agent / F.J. Schaefer / 231 Market St. / Louisville, Ky. 2. Amber historical flask (GII-27), 2.5 quart size. Embossed on front is a large American eagle, head turned left, wings spread, embossed arrows in feet. On the reverse: FARLEY & TAYLOR / RICHMOND, KY. Corrugated sides, plain lip and pontil.

3. Cobalt blue pig-shaped bottle, DUFFY’S CRESCENT SALOON / LOUISVILLE, KY. Embossed rooster. Probably has a Jefferson Street address.

4. Large (one gallon) pottery pig bottle incised JOHN BERLING / COLUMBUS, KY. POTTERY. Here’s what the owner had to say: “The Columbus pig is very reminiscent of an Anna (Pottery) pig with the Mississippi River, railroads and the streets of Columbus, Ky. On one side is BACK STREET (backs up to the river) and JOHN BERLING / COLUMBUS, KY. POTTERY with an incising of his house and kiln.”

5. Cobalt blue ale or mineral water bottle shape embossed METCALFE BREWERY / LOUISVILLE, KY. Probably about a quart and with an iron pontil.

6. Aqua target ball embossed LOUISVILLE, KY. GLASS WORKS. 7. Olive amber whiskey barrel-shaped quart bottle embossed BLAKE & HALL’S / OLD BOURBON / WHISKEY / GREENUP, KY. Smooth base.

8. Aqua round bottle similar to a pickle with a smooth base and embossed SHAKER PRESERVES. 9. Green “John Bull Sarsaparilla-shaped bottle” embossed GENUINE PHOENIX SARSAPARILLA / LOUISVILLE, KY. Pontiled.

10. Amber whiskey tall and about a 5th in size, six-sided with an iron pontil and embossed KEENE & CO. / FRANKFORT, KY. Bottle is full of seed bubbles.

11. Open pontiled medicine, probably a small rectangular bottle embossed AMERICAN OIL / BURKESVILLE, 66

KY. Color is lighter than cobalt and darker than cornflower blue.

12. Amber bitters-shaped barrel bottle with a smooth base. Embossed J.A. CLARK / 219 THIRD ST. / LOUISVILLE, KY. 13. Amber triangular-shaped bitters bottle with embossed ribs on the sides. Embossed PASQUIER’S / FRENCH BITTERS / LOUISVILLE, KY. 14. Olive green whiskey-shaped barrel bottle with smooth base. Embossed NELSON’S / OLD BOURBON / MAYSVILLE, KY. Another rare color is honey amber.

15. Amber octagonal lady’s leg bitters bottle embossed RIVAUD’S / COCKTAIL / BITTERS / LOUISVILLE, KY. A related bottle is very rare and is an amber square bitters embossed RIVAUD’S IMPERIAL BITTERS / VICTOR RIVAUD / LOUISVILLE, KY. 16. Aqua smooth base (just missing pontil era) embossed DR. BRUCE’S / INDIAN VEGETABLE / PANACEA / NEW CASTLE, KY. It’s similar in shape to a large John Bull Sarsaparilla-shaped bottle.

17. Deep emerald green bottle with iron pontil (slightly taller than most mineral waters) embossed T.E. JENKINS / PAROQUET / WATER / LOUISVILLE, KY. It has a tapered top with ring. Only one known in this color; one is known in teal.

18. Aqua umbrella ink with open pontil embossed WALKER’S / LOUISVILLE, KY. 19. Deep emerald green blob top soda embossed CRYSTAL PALACE / LUPE & EVANS / LOUISVILLE, KY. Base is smooth and bottle is loaded with tiny seed bubbles.

20. Green rectangular bitters bottle with smooth base, measuring approximately 9.5 x 3-3/8 x 2-3/8 inches and embossed O’MARRAS / FENIAN BITTERS / LOUISVILLE, KY. / J.B. WILDER & CO. 21. Half-pint deep green historical flask (GI-33) embossed LOUISVILLE, KY. / GLASS WORKS on one side. The other side embossed with an American eagle with talons, five embossed stars.

22. Yellow to citron open pontil rectangular medicine embossed S & S / MAYSVILLE, KY. 23. Olive-green mineral water bottle with open pontil, embossed ARTESIAN WATER / LOUISVILLE, KY. On reverse is DuPONT lettered vertically. There is a series of 1-1/2-inch panels which are rounded off and embossed all around the side at base. Another example exists in olive amber.

24. Tall black glass bottle with seal embossed T. RUCKER / LOUISVILLE. Seal is placed on top just below shoulder. Probably one of the oldest known Kentucky bottles, it was dug in Louisville during the early 1900s.

25. Very large aqua bottle (John Bull Sarsaparilla-shaped) with iron pontil. Embossed J.T. RICKERSON’S / HOARHOPUND / & / SARSAPARILLA.

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FOHBC 2014 National Antique Bottle Show WANTED: BITTERS BOTTLES AND SHAKER BOTTLES

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EARLY AMERICAN BOTTLES, STONEWARE & ADVERTISING Especially seeking pre-Prohibition Minnesota and Wisconsin brewery advertising and Red Wing stoneware advertising liquor jugs.

STEVE KETCHAM Box 24114, Edina, MN 55424 952.920.4205 or 952.221.0915 Please visit us at www.antiquebottledepot.com or reach us at steve@antiquebottledepot.com

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THE PRICE’S PATENT TEXAS TONIC Returns to Lexington!

by Tom Phillips

The PRICE’S PATENT TEXAS TONIC, from the 1840s, stands a proud 8 inches tall and is an outstanding embossed, open-pontiled medicine. When you read the embossing, PRICE’S PATENT-TEXAS TONIC-REPUBLIC OF TEXAS with a single embossed star, it is hard to imagine a bottle of this historic significance exists.

This is the only known bottle embossed with REPUBLIC OF TEXAS. Price’s Tonic may also be the only commercial product known marked REPUBLIC OF TEXAS. Texas gained its independence from Mexico in 1836 and became a republic.* Thomas K. Price, a merchant and entrepreneur from Nashville, Tennessee, moved to Galveston, Texas around 1840. Price acquired a patent for his “Texas Tonic” in 1841. He began marketing his elixir in places like Alabama, Kentucky, and Louisiana through newspaper ads. These areas have been documented.

He touted his concoction as a cure-all type tonic relieving liver complaints, headaches, female complaints, rheumatism, vertigo, bowel relief, dyspepsia, fever, and more. There was a testimony claiming that it could cure sea sickness! His claims had to be significant to justify the lofty $5 price tag.

Price produced his tonic until his death in 1849 while on a business trip to Vicks70

burg, Mississippi. His tonic didn’t end with him. He left the formula to his wife.

His brother, John, was promoting the medicine as late as 1865 in a New Orleans newspaper from a New Orleans address.

The first example of this bottle was discovered in 1987 by some local diggers in Lexington, Kentucky. They dug the bottle out of a local privy. The hole had other bottles dating from the 1840s. With the exception of a small corner hole, the bottle was found in excellent condition. I purchased this example in the late 1980s and kept it until recently; I sold it to a native Texan.

Two other examples have been dug since. Considering the age, size, origin, embossing, and only three known examples, this is the KING OF ALL TONIC BOTTLES! Be sure to see this example on display at the show.

Support information provided by Ferdinand Meyer V on the Peachridge Glass website, June 26, 2013, with contributions by Doyle Bailey, Brad Seigler, Brandon DeWolfe, and James Viguerie.

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Looking for colored pontil Soda’s, Black Glass Ales, Pontiled Medicines, Pontiled Inks, Bitters & etc.

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